Who is in Your Circle of Friends?
Who is in your Circle of Friends? You may have never asked yourself this question before, but it is a vital question to ask. This question, as you may have already guessed, matters most if you want to become rich.
(I still love Pooh Bear and especially Eeyore, don’t you?)
There is some excellent guidance on this subject as Robert Kiyosaki’s Asset #3 that you gain from your involvement in network marketing. He actually has eight assets you gain as he describes them in his book The Business of the 21st Century.
Robert, like many others I’ve heard, says that your income will tend to average the income of your five closest friends. So if you want the average income of your five closest friends to be a sizable amount, you must pick five (or better yet, many) friends who are all rich.
Robert made the decision at age 15 that he would proactively create relationships with people who were already rich and who wanted to help him become rich. Now I wish I had come to that realization at age 15, but it’s better late than never, right? You bet, that’s right! And maybe you are much closer to age 15 now than me, and if you are, I hope this message will create that realization for you today!
As Robert explains, network marketing is full of rich leaders who are as committed to your success as you are. They will work actively with you, if you ask, and they will likely become your new best friends.
For many people in network marketing, the friendships created with people who have the same core values as you is more important to you than the money you earn. After the weekend Dave and I spent in Orlando with our network marketing team, I am beginning to feel the same way. The friends we met previously and all the new friends we met were so inviting and ready to help us on our journey towards self development and financial success.
We have many more than five new friends now who are millionaires so we definitely agree with Robert that network marketing provides a powerful Circle of Friends who are willing to take us with them to reach our goals and dreams! Do you have that powerful Circle of Friends surrounding you? If you do, I’d love to hear your comments on how that greatly benefits you. If you don’t have that empowering Circle of Friends yet, you can find one in network marketing and I’d gladly give you some guidance there if you are interested.
Please leave your comments below!
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I whole heartily agree with this post. You are the average of the friends you associate with. My Mentor Les Brown takes it one step further. “If your the smartest one in your Group, then you need a new Group”
Dawn
A few years ago my son Scotty (he lived with us at that time) came home from golfing with a collage friend who didn't have a dime in his pocket, as you must know most collage kids are poor. One thing Scott said was this, he (meaning his friend, I can't remember his name) will be rich and It's won't be because of his degree, he will be rich because he hangs out with rich people it's – in – his – blood – to – be – rich!
Scotty's friend now travels the world making millions do what he loves to do…taking pictures and having his picture published in all kinds of magazines and a few books, and you know this had nothing to do with his degree.
Scotty's friend hung out with the “rich”, he saw how they lived, saw how they help people by being generous. It reminds me of a quote, “The birds of a feather flock together.”
Debby
Thanks, Nelson! That's an excellent add-on quote from Les Brown. He's also a phenomenal person to rely on as a role model!
I used to think it was good to be the smartest, but at least I am smart enough to now know that is not good.
Thanks for your comment and whole-hearted support of my post!
Thanks for sharing that story, Debby! I'm sure Scotty's friend is much younger than me and it's great to hear that young people are learning this truth so early.
Responding to your “birds of a feather” quote, I'd like to add: if you're a sparrow and you want to be an eagle, join the flock of eagles. You may not fit in at first, but before long you'll grow to be an eagle!
Thanks for your comment, Debby!
Hey Dawn and Dave
I think that maybe the reason for this “rule” is that our friends influence us more than we think. They might say things like “stick with your job” or “that is just a pipe dream”. We listen because they are our circle of friends.
Hi Dawn,
I love how you guys often refer back to Robert Kiyosaki, I'm a big fan. His work is brilliant, and the ideas and topics he talks about are vital to making money. The Circle of Friends concept is quite interesting. After reading this post I think now that I have attracted these kinds of people without even realising it! I suppose it's the Law of Attraction at work, either way it's happening and now I know why.
Cheers,
Lynn
That quote is very fitting. Great observation Debby!
So true however we shouldn't turn our backs on the special people in our lives just because they are poor minded. They are in fact rich at heart. I may aim for the stars, however I will never forget where I came from.
That is true, Curt and I agree. I will just work to create more new relationships with people who have accomplished what I want to accomplish. I''ll also gladly help anyone who truly wants it.
Thanks for your comment!!
That's great, Lynn! I'm very happy for you and excited for your future!
I appreciate your input as well.
You are exactly right, Peter! Jim Rohn said you have to evaluate how your friends are influencing our thinking and ask the question- Is that alright? We just must be aware of their small nudges that over time can take us totally off our desired path. We have to protect what goes into our mind or at least how we let it effect us.
Thanks so much for your perspective. It was right on point!
Dave & Dawn,
The people who you associate with the most should be people who support you and have the same type of mid set. Without this, you can become bogged down by their negativity. You can shift people in and out of your circle as needed. That's so cool! You have a choice!
Val
This is a GREAT piece on the “circle of friends.” As part of TSA, I'm learning so much about networking and the “circle.” After participating for two months, I'm making real connections and friendships and finding out which are genuine people who really care and are generous with their time and energy and which are people who are just interested in themselves. It's good to know who really “walks the talk” and are people that can truly be counted on.
Thanks so much,
Adam
I definitely hang around with alot more wealthy people now, thanks to being online. Most of my close friends in the offline world are not wealthy but I choose to be friends with them as I have grown up with them.
They make me laugh, and generally are fairly positive.
People need to be careful of hanging around negative friends who pull them down and don't support what they are doing.
Thanks Dave and Dawn!
Gavin Mountford
You make some great points in this post Dawn, there is a lot of truth to your income being that of the average of your 5 closest friends. Therefore it would only make sense to have many many millionaires as friends. I always like to ask people, “How many millionaires do you have in your address book on your phone? I've got six, how about you?”
I'm 1 week behind the times apparently but it appears we have the same thought pattern going with this post, however, people may be bored with mine after seeing Pooh up there.
Nice job again!
Great Post Dawn. That is something very important to think about. Who are the people you most hang around. When I look back over the years and where we struggled we were around people we were doing the same thing. Ever since Ed started into the online world and getting to know so many amazing people our life has changed and things are moving up and becoming more exciting and the opportunities in front of us are inspiring. We to need to step out and meet more millionaires and people we want to be like. Thank you for sharing your amazing time you had. I look forward to learning more. Love ya
Dave & Dawn, I have read many of Robert Kiyosaki's books, but I have not read “The Business of the 21st Century. I will have to pick up this book, I really enjoy reading his stuff! Sure wish I had his vision when I was 15.
When you think about it, your circle of friends will have a huge impact on the direction we are headed! Thanks for the great insights, and the very useful information! See you at the top! Joseph McDevitt
Hey Dawn right on. Most people just don’t really realize how important your friends are. If you’re not around people that support your goals and dreams then you’re around people that I like to call “stoppers”. They will attempt to stop you because if you reach your dreams what does that say about them if they’re still stuck in a job.
Thanks for a great post,
Michael
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Many do not think about it however it is so true.
Your friends can drive you with proper support, or hold you back with negativity.
Peter
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