The people around you influence what feels normal, what feels possible, and how seriously you take your own ambitions.

In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Paul Alex breaks down why entrepreneurs need to intentionally evaluate their environment and recognize when the people surrounding them are reinforcing standards that no longer match where they are trying to go.

You’ll learn why remaining loyal to an environment that discourages ambition can slow your growth, how temporary isolation can help protect your focus, and why surrounding yourself with higher-level operators can completely change the way you think about business and opportunity.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How your environment influences your standards and expectations

• Why fear of outgrowing old relationships can limit your progress

• How ...