Are Your Friends Keeping You Poor?

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This week, join Sammy Gordon and co-host Jimmy Ibrahim as they dive into how your circle of friends and even your family, can impact your financial future. Together, they candidly discuss their own backgrounds, touching on scarcity versus abundance mindsets, the power of positive support, and the importance of surrounding yourself with people who genuinely celebrate your wins.

 

The conversation offers practical advice on how to audit your social circles, seek out like-minded individuals, and avoid falling into the trap of “keeping up appearances,” ultimately empowering everyone to be intentional with their relationships and take control of their futures. If you’re looking to break free from limiting influences and build a stronger foundation for financial success, this episode is a must-listen.

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Chapters:

(00:01:45) Welcome  
(00:04:48) Scarcity vs. abundance mindset  
(00:10:38) Breaking the mold  
(00:12:53) Outgrowing old circles  
(00:16:11) Friends for different seasons and reasons  
(00:22:04) Building your circle  
(00:26:02) Keeping up appearances  
(00:30:34) Take action: audit your circle  
(00:33:17) Celebrate others’ wins, fuel your own