In this episode of The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul Alex, we break down one of the most underrated success factors—your environment. Paul shares how his mindset shifted the moment he left the negativity of his 100-hour-week law enforcement circle and began surrounding himself with entrepreneurs. The people around you either pull you backward or push you forward—and success requires protecting your environment like your future depends on it. 🔑 Key takeaways: Your environment influences your habits before your mindset ever does. Surround yourself with people who talk about building, not complaining. Energy is contagious—negative company drains drive, positive company fuels it. Your circle determines your ceiling. Audit your environment often; elevation requires separation. If everyone around you hates Mondays, you’ll st ...