How Surrounding Yourself With Successful People Can Help You Reach Your Goals

Have you ever noticed how high achievers tend to flock together, forming a golden circle of success? That’s no accident. It’s a strategic move that can propel you towards your goals.

Defining Success and Wealth

Before we delve in, let’s clarify something. Success and wealth aren’t just about flashy cars and fat bank accounts. They are about achieving your personal and financial goals. Success can be launching a thriving start-up or becoming an angel investor. It’s your journey; you get to draw the map.

The Power of Influence: Successful People

There’s a secret sauce to success, and it has nothing to do with luck. It’s all about the company you keep. Research suggests that you become like the five people you spend the most time with. So, if you’re mingling with high achievers, you’re more likely to absorb their habits, attitudes, and success.

Choosing the Right Circle

Choosing your circle is like picking out produce – you want the cream of the crop. Look for people who challenge you, inspire you, and lift you higher. They could be industry leaders, seasoned investors, or visionary entrepreneurs. The key is to ensure they’re people who have achieved their goals and are still eager for more.

Learning from the Best: Gleaning from the Success of Others

The beauty of surrounding yourself with successful people is that their wins become your lessons. You can learn from their journeys, their strategies, and even their mistakes. It’s like getting a backstage pass to a treasure trove of wisdom that can accelerate your path to your goals.

Collaborating Towards Success: Opportunities from the Right Connections

Beyond wisdom, successful people can offer golden opportunities. They can open doors to collaborations, partnerships, or investment opportunities. Think of it as being in the right place at the right time, but all the time.

 

So, the next time you’re looking to level up, take a glance around you. Are you surrounded by people who inspire you to reach for your goals? If not, it might be time for some strategic networking. After all, success leaves clues, and those clues are usually found in the company of achievers.

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John Reighard, Partner & EVP

John Reighard is a Partner at Angel Investors Network, where he leverages his expertise in business development, networking, and investor relations to help entrepreneurs secure funding and scale their businesses. With a passion for connecting people and ideas, John plays a pivotal role in fostering strategic partnerships and guiding business owners toward sustainable success. In addition to his work with Angel Investors Network, he also owns and operates two other small businesses.

 

A Connector and Networking Extraordinaire, Business Coach/Consultant, and Inspirational Speaker, John is deeply committed to helping individuals and businesses achieve meaningful results. His mission is to empower entrepreneurs and leaders to create lasting impact through strategic growth, financial acumen, and powerful relationship-building.

 

John has trained with, been mentored by, and provided consulting services to some of the world’s top thought leaders in personal development and business transformation, including Jack Canfield (America’s #1 Success Coach and Founder of Chicken Soup for the Soul), Stephen Covey, T. Harv Eker, Bob Proctor, Blair Singer, Robert Kiyosaki, Neil Rackham, Marcia Wieder, and Roger (Bud) Seith. These experiences have shaped his ability to guide clients through personal and professional growth, helping them unlock their full potential.

 

Before joining Angel Investors Network, John took a sabbatical in 2002, living with his family in Norway, Portugal, and France—an enriching experience that followed 15 award-winning years in Silicon Valley. During his time in the tech industry, he worked for leading companies such as Lucent Technologies, Exodus Communications, Octel Communications, and Brady Corporation.

Meet Jeff Barnes

Jeff Barnes is a former US Navy Nuclear power plant operator on a Submarine, Navy diver, risk management director, technology enthusiast, business growth expert, advisor and management consultant. Mr. Barnes sits on the boards of startup companies, runs a venture fund, supports non-profits supporting military vets, and spends most of his time helping CEOs and founders of growing companies automate, systemize, and scale to 8 and 9-figure valuations.

 

With over 20 years of technology, systems, operations, and marketing experience, Mr. Barnes has advised over 1,000 companies, invested tens of millions in advertising campaigns, and helped companies generate over $1 billion in investment capital.

 

As the chairman of Angel Investors Network and founder of Digital Evolution Marketing Group, Mr. Barnes has worked with founders, entrepreneurs, and CEOs around the world to accelerate the growth of their businesses and achieve substantial exits. He’s a father, husband, veteran, business owner, advisor, and mentor, and his true passion in life his helping others achieve success, freedom, and autonomy in theirs.