There’s a common message floating around the entrepreneurial space: “You’re the average of the five people you spend the most time with, so cut out anyone who’s not helping you grow.”

I don’t buy it.

In this weekly ramble, I break down why I believe some of the most valuable people in your life may have nothing to do with your business but everything to do with your heart, identity, and sanity. These are the friends who were there before the titles, before the growth, before the success and they’ll still be there when the spotlight dims.

If you’ve ever felt the pressure to “cut ties” just to rise higher, this episode is your reminder that you can build big without burning the people who built you.

Key Talking Points of the Episode

00:00 Introduction

01:42 Challenging the narrative: “Cut  ...