The $100 MBA Show MBA2731 Why People Turn Against You When You Start To Succeed
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Jan 19, 2026 Success can lead to unexpected alienation from friends and family. As you grow, others may feel discomfort due to shifting dynamics, forcing them to confront their own choices. Omar explains that this reaction can be unconscious and not personal. He offers practical advice on handling these strained relationships, emphasizing the importance of setting healthy boundaries. Growth might lead to distance, but it also paves the way for attracting a new tribe of supportive individuals who share your values.
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Change Is The Core Of Success
- Success changes how you think, spend time, and what you prioritize.
- That change breaks the predictable role others built around you and creates discomfort.
Repeated Personal Examples
- Omar Zenhom and people he knows repeatedly saw friends distance as they succeeded.
- He frames this pattern as common across entrepreneurs and not a one-off occurrence.
Success Removes Excuses
- Your success removes others' excuses by showing change is possible.
- That revelation can make people feel blamed and cause them to distance themselves.