

What To Do When You "Outgrow Your Friends" On Your Investing / Development Journey
6 snips Dec 20, 2024
This discussion delves into how personal growth can challenge existing friendships. The 'minivan theory' provides a fun way to categorize relationships while emphasizing the need to cultivate new connections through 'pond hopping' and 'pay to play.' It also highlights the crucial role of environment in achieving success, showcasing how surrounding yourself with like-minded individuals can open doors to new opportunities and accelerate your investment journey. Personal stories add depth to these insights, making the conversation engaging and relatable.
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Seek Proven Advice
- Only listen to people who have achieved what you want.
- Filter out bad advice by seeking guidance from those who have proven success in your desired area.
Outgrowing Friends
- Personal growth can lead to outgrowing friends, which is a natural but often painful process.
- No one offers a guide for navigating this, creating a need for practical advice on maintaining or ending relationships.
Minivan Theory of Friends
- Use the "minivan theory": categorize friends into different seats based on their involvement in your journey.
- Keep friends in your life but adjust their level of influence as you evolve.