Business By Hormozi #66: Growth-Oriented Circle—The Secret to Getting Better

Aiden and Leo both wanted success, but their environments couldn’t have been more different.

Aiden surrounded himself with ambitious, high-achieving people. His friends were constantly learning, pushing limits, and striving to be better. They challenged him, supported his growth, and held him accountable.

Leo, on the other hand, stuck with his old crowd—people who were content with mediocrity. They discouraged change, mocked ambition, and avoided challenges.

Over time, Aiden began absorbing the habits of his circle. He started thinking bigger, working smarter, and achieving more than he ever thought possible.

Meanwhile, Leo stayed the same. Not because he lacked potential, but because he lacked the right influences.

One day, Aiden visited Leo and noticed something. While he had grown beyond what he once was, Leo was exactly where he had been years ago.

Growth-Oriented Circle—The Secret to Getting Better

Your environment is your greatest asset—or your biggest obstacle.

If you surround yourself with people who make you better, you will naturally improve. Their habits, mindsets, and successes will shape you.

But if you stay around those who keep you comfortable, you’ll remain stagnant.

The Rare Advantage: Ambition + Humility

The best growth comes when you’re not just ambitious but also humble.

• Ambition makes you want more. You strive for success, challenge yourself, and seek improvement.

• Humility makes you learn more. You listen, absorb wisdom, and grow beyond even those who once mentored you.

Aiden didn’t just get better—he became better than those who once inspired him. Not because he was smarter, but because he was willing to grow beyond them.

Why the Right People Make the Difference

• Your circle shapes your mindset. You’ll think, act, and grow based on who you’re around.

• Growth is contagious. When everyone around you is improving, you’ll naturally push yourself harder.

• Great mentors create greater students. If you’re humble enough to learn, you may surpass even your greatest inspirations.

Leo finally realized his mistake. He had been waiting for success instead of placing himself in an environment where success was inevitable.

The Lesson: Surround Yourself with People Who Challenge You

If you want to get better, surround yourself with people who push you to grow.

And if you want to become great, stay humble enough to learn from them.

Because true success comes not just from ambition—but from the willingness to absorb, evolve, and outgrow even your own mentors.

Conclusion

The Growth-Oriented Circle don’t just make you better.

They make you so good that one day, you might surpass even them.