The people around you shape the pace, quality, and direction of your growth. In this episode, Mikel expands on the previous episode’s conversation about becoming your future self—this time focusing on the external factors: your relationships. He explains why your circle determines your ceiling, how Jesus intentionally chose His inner circle, and why pruning people is often necessary for forward movement. He warns against isolation, encourages intentional community, and challenges leaders to lean closer to those who sharpen their standards.
00:00 – Welcome
00:17 – Continuing the Conversation
00:21 – Your Circle Determines Your Ceiling
01:17 – You Rise to the Level of Those Around You
01:28 – Excellence Requires the Right People
01:49 – Pruning Relationships for Growth
02:22 – Isolation Breeds Stagnation
02:43 – Jesus’ Inner Circle
03:48 – Challenge: Who Sharpens Your Standards?
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#EnvironmentMatters #LeadershipGrowth #StayFoxy
