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What kind of people are in your circle? Who influences you? Do they inspire you, or are they triggers? People's mindsets, values, and habits are contagious — even more so than the books and media we consume. It's therefore best to find people who show you that you CAN achieve your dreams: expanders! 

In this short episode of The Pollen Podcast, Diana shares reflections from her recent retreat experience in Annecy, France. She shares the value of having and finding 'expanders' in your life — people who have what you want and inspire you to walk the path toward your dreams. Proximity is power, and who you keep in your circle matters. 

Listen to this episode to know more about ‘expanders’ and how they can boost your life! 

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🔥Here are three reasons why you should listen to this episode:

1. Learn about ‘expanders’ and how they show your mind what's possible for you.
2. Discover the value of attending retreats for your personal and professional development.
3. Get practical tips on finding your Expanders.

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🎧Episode Highlights

[02:11] Nicole Wilde’s Retreat in France

• Diana recently joined one of Nicole Wild’s retreats in Annecy, France. 
• She had plenty of time to take space, connect, and cherish nature.
• Diana shared the retreat with 13 people who transformed from a group of strangers into a community. 

[06:07] The Power of Retreats 

• Diana used to think organizing retreats was a lot of work before she realized their value.

Diana: “As a community builder, this is such a powerful thing — to cultivate a community under one roof who comes in maybe as strangers and leaves as, you know, business partners, or clients, or best friends.”

• You will never be able to erase the connections and relationships you build in retreats.  
• Experience the power of retreats in the first Diana Davis Creative Retreat in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, from August 29 to September 1! Get $500 off using the code “RETREAT.”

[07:31] Do you have ‘Expanders’?

• Imagine being in a room full of people who inspire you.
• ‘Expanders’ are people who inspire you by making you realize that you can have what they have.  
• These people show you what’s possible instead of being your competition or someone to be jealous of. 

Diana: “They're expansive to you because they've paved a path already that you can see pretty clear down, right? The GPS has been mapped. It's not no man's land anymore. It's something that you aspire to be maybe — not exactly —  but you can see that it is possible for them. So it must be possible for you.”

[10:50] The Value of Expanders

• Diana says she advises her clients to look into their expanders. 
• Find people involved in the direction you want to pursue. 
• These ‘expanders’ are valuable because they show you possibilities. 

[09:51] Finding Your ‘Expanders’

• Think about the ‘expanders’ in your life. Who are you surrounding yourself with?
• Diana shares that she hangs out with a lot of older people. 

Diana: "It's powerful to have someone ahead of you who can kind of shine that flashlight for you in the cave and go, "Hey, you know, I've been here before — here's what it looks like. Let me shine a little light on that for you.'"

• Expanders are not just people in real life. They can also be the people you follow on your Instagram or other social media accounts. 
• Fill your feed with expanders who shine the light for you — not just people who trigger you all the time. 

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Your quality of life depends on who and what you consume and surround yourself with — including books, media, and people. Sometimes, this will include letting go of some people and building relationships with expanders — people who challenge you to be better.

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