How Surrounding Yourself with Winners Helps You Win

By John Salkowski

John Salkowski believes that anything worthwhile in life and business starts with being “Inspired By The Grind.”

Surrounding yourself with like-minded, successful people is one of the most impactful ways to achieve both personal and professional growth. A few years ago, I learned an important lesson: readers are leaders. I don’t watch much TV, and instead, I focus on surrounding myself with people who are successful in their own right. The people you associate with will significantly impact your mindset, habits, and discipline, which are all essential to overcoming challenges in business.

Here are five reasons why the people you choose to surround yourself with can make a big difference in your journey:

1. Accountability. Having an accountability partner is crucial. Who in your life or business can you rely on to keep you accountable for the daily disciplines needed to reach your goals? Whether it’s a colleague, mentor, or business partner, having someone who helps you stay focused is key to achieving success.

2. Collaboration. Collaborating with other successful individuals can help you expand your mind and grow your business. Are you regularly masterminding with other professionals? Sharing ideas and strategies with like-minded people enriches your learning and opens up new possibilities in you.

3. Perspective. It’s essential to gain new perspectives, especially from individuals who have already achieved the success you’re aiming for. Are you connecting with people who have been where you want to go? Learning from their experiences and insights can guide you toward smarter decisions.

4. Energy. Energy is contagious, and surrounding yourself with motivated, disciplined, and ambitious people will naturally elevate your own energy levels. When you’re around individuals who are driven and passionate about their work, you can’t help but adopt that same attitude, which will push you to succeed.

5. Growth beyond success. True success goes beyond just growing your business; it also involves growing your mindset. Being around individuals who have achieved the success you want can help you grow not only in your career but also in your personal life. It’s important to be constantly learning and evolving, and those around you can be a big part of that process.

Although I’m introverted and enjoy reading alone, I make an effort to step out of my comfort zone. It’s important to not only read but also engage with others who are focused on success. One book I highly recommend for this purpose is “Think and Grow Rich” by Napoleon Hill. It’s a book I review every year as a refresher, and it always helps me refocus on what truly matters. If you need help in finding focus on your journey toward success or have other questions, I’m here to help. You can call me at (610) 308-5893 or send an email to john@jrsrealtygroup.com. I look forward to hearing from you.