Hi Visionary,
I remember coming home one afternoon after having lunch with two long-time friends but feeling completely drained like a vampire had sucked the life out of me. I brushed it off, thinking maybe I was just run down or forgotten to take my vitamins.
This was a lunch we had every month, and then it happened again.
And by the third time, I finally figured it out.
It wasn’t exhaustion, and it wasn’t my health.
It was them.
And it was me, too; I had outgrown the relationship.
Those two friends I spent time with unknowingly poured their doubts, negativity, and complacency into my mind. And even though I didn’t realize it at first, it was affecting my energy, my confidence, and my momentum.
I had to choose: Stay comfortable with the wrong people or get uncomfortable and find the right ones.
How the Right (or Wrong) People Shape Your Success
Every conversation you have either expands your mind or limits it. Every piece of advice you take either propels you forward or keeps you stuck. Every person in your orbit is either lifting you up or draining the life out of your ambitions.
And remember, this isn’t simply about networking but your life:
Mindset Contagion – If the people around you think small, play it safe, and settle for “good enough,” that energy will rub off on you.
Opportunity Flow – The biggest breaks don’t come from cold outreach; they come from relationships. Your network is your access point.
Emotional Endurance – Entrepreneurship is hard. You need people who believe in you when you temporarily forget to believe in yourself.
I learned this firsthand. There was a time when I was working nonstop, doing all the right things, yet my business still felt stuck in first gear. The breakthrough didn’t come from working harder; it came from who I surrounded myself with.
When I upgraded my circle and started connecting with high-level thinkers, mentors, and peers who had already built what I was striving for, everything changed.
Conversations turned into collaborations, mindset shifts led to bigger moves, and my income didn’t just grow—it multiplied tenfold. The right people pull you into new opportunities, challenge your limits, and make success inevitable.
Upgrading my circle helped me build a 7-figure business from just $700.
So, if you’re feeling stuck, uninspired, or unsupported, the answer isn’t another motivational podcast or a morning pep talk in the mirror.
You need better people around you.
The Three Kinds of People Every Entrepreneur Needs
The Expanders – The ones who make you rethink what’s possible. They’re ahead of you, stretching your vision, proving that yes, it can be done. Conversations with them leave you thinking, I need to level up—immediately.
The Realists – They keep you from chasing every shiny object. They’ll call you out when you’re about to make a bad decision, remind you of your real goals, and keep you disciplined.
The Cheerleaders – This journey is not for the weak. You need people who celebrate your wins, remind you of your power, and keep you going when self-doubt creeps in.
Now, take a second. Look at your circle.
Who’s missing?
Signs You Need a Network Upgrade (Like, Yesterday)
You leave conversations feeling drained instead of inspired (like my lunches).
You’re the most ambitious person in your circle, and it’s starting to feel lonely.
The people around you don’t understand why you can’t just “play it safe.”
Your current network isn’t opening doors, making connections, or pushing you forward.
You’re not having conversations that challenge you.
If this is hitting home, then here’s your next step.
How to Build a Power Network That Actually Elevates You
Get in the right rooms – Conferences, masterminds, and curated communities (online and IRL) where ambition is expected. If you’re always the smartest or most driven person in the room, you’re in the wrong room.
Audit your inner circle – Start asking: Who brings energy? Who drains it? Who challenges me? Who keeps me small? If someone makes you feel uninspired, doubtful, or stuck, it’s time to reassess their role in your life.
Be the person you want to attract – High-achievers attract high-achievers. Show up with value, curiosity, and generosity.
Invest in relationships, not just connections – Focus on building real and deep connections because success isn’t a solo game.
Your Success is a Direct Reflection of Your Circle
Take a moment and think about the five people you spend the most time with. Do they push you forward, challenge your thinking, and remind you of what’s possible? Or do they subtly (or not so subtly) reinforce your doubts, fears, and limitations?
The truth is, success isn’t just about talent or hard work, it’s about proximity.
Proximity to the right conversations.
Proximity to the right opportunities.
Proximity to people who normalize the level of success you’re striving for.
Because when ambitious, driven, high-achieving individuals surround you, success stops feeling like an uphill battle and starts feeling inevitable.
The right people accelerate you.
To your continued success,
Bianca
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