You Become The Average Of The 5 People You Spend The Most Time With – Choose Your Circle Wisely!

you become the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with

We are right at the beginning of a brand new year – 2025 here we come! Happy New Year to you all. I hope it will be your best year yet!

Over the past 24 hours, while I was hanging out with Kiana and her family in London for a few days, I found myself reflecting on the action packed and successful year gone by in 2024 and I wanted to share some key thoughts with you that will help inspire and motivate you to have the best and most successful 2025 ever.

Let’s talk about how to transform your life by elevating your circle.

I chose Kiana Danial, CEO of Invest Diva to be one of the 5 people that I wanted in my life’s “inner circle” and in this blog post I’m going to tell you why…

We Are The Average Of The 5 People We Spend The Most Time With – Jim Rohn Video

If I had to pick JUST ONE KEY CONCEPT that has been crucially important for my success so far, it would be this.

Your Circle Can Shape Your Future Success If You Choose It Wisely

Success doesn’t happen in isolation. It’s shaped by the habits, mindsets, and energies of those around you.

The concept of becoming the average of the five people you spend the most time with is not just a catchy phrase; it’s a life-altering truth that has been proven time and time again.

If you’re serious about taking your life to the next level, the first step is to evaluate your inner circle and ask: Are these individuals inspiring your growth or holding you back?

In my wealth building journey over the past few years, this principle as cliched as it might sound, became a cornerstone of my success.

After an intense and ultimately unsatisfying 21 year career of successfully climbing the corporate retail ladder and navigating the painful and traumatic daily politics required to do so, I realised that there had to be an alternative way of being able to create the wealth and financial freedom faster than what I had been led to believe was possible.

Why Did I Specifically Choose Kiana Danial To Be In My Inner Circle?

I realised towards the end of my corporate career that the fastest way to get what I wanted in life was to surround myself with inspirational people who had already achieved exactly what I wanted and learn from them.

I starting looking for a highly credible and authoritative coach or mentor that I could trust to teach me what I wanted to learn fast!

I had a red hot burning desire to transform my life. I was ready to make things happen and I was prepared to take action and do whatever it took…

The trouble was, after some extensive research I realised that many so-called experienced “online mentors” were not actually financially free themselves, they were simply trying to sell various courses or programs in order to help make themselves become financially free! Huge red flag!

Luckily a short while later I came across Kiana Danial, CEO of Invest Diva via a video on TikTok!

I could clearly see that her approach to engaging and teaching people financial literacy, investing and wealth building strategies was genuine but different.

The education she was delivering was insightful, light hearted and fun. I was intrigued!

I started to do my research and due diligence and discovered that Kiana was already financially free, she had already created generational wealth for herself and her family and she had made her money work so successfully that she has grown her investment accounts to several million dollars.

All of these positive facts were a MASSIVE GREEN LIGHT for me!

Kiana is also a 7 time author including a best selling author of the WSJ and USA Today best selling book Million Dollar Family Secrets. This gave me further confidence in her worldwide credibility and authority.

What Was My Next Step?

I did what all successful people do (according to Napoleon Hill, author of best selling book, Think and Grow Rich).

“Successful people make decisions quickly and change their minds slowly.” – Napoleon Hill

I didn’t delay, I didn’t procrastinate, I took action immediately and joined The Invest Diva Triple Compounding Course after watching the free online training webinar that you can register for here.

I recognised the importance of needing to invest in myself and my own education in order to learn the important life skills of how to build and successfully grow an investment portfolio in a way that suits my unique risk tolerance and financial goals.

I didn’t want to pay someone else to manage my money and give away commissions and fees, I wanted to learn how to manage my money myself and learn how to invest it wisely and strategically to make it grow.

I wanted to feel connected to all of the decisions I was going to learn how to make to accelerate the growth of my own investment accounts because Suze Orman was right – nobody cares more about your money than you do! Right?!

I recognised that for things to change, I had to be prepared to change and to learn.

you become the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with

What Did My Decision To Trust In Kiana Danial And The Invest Diva Brand Do For Me?

Here’s a quick summary. I know some of you know my story but for those who don’t, I blasted through Kiana’s Triple Compounding™ Course in just 3 days.

With no prior experience, I started to build my own investment portfolio in stocks and crypto. 

5.5 months later, my portfolios were at $100K+, 6 months later they were at $200K+ and 18 months later they were significantly past $500K+ total. 🤯

The Science Behind Your Inner Circle

Social connections profoundly influence the science behind influencing human behaviour.

A study published in Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience revealed that the brain’s neural responses often mirror the people we interact with most.

This phenomenon, known as emotional contagion, means that their habits, attitudes, and even thought patterns rub off on us.

This phenomenon applies to health and every area of life: mindset, work ethic, financial habits, and more.

For me personally, the more time I have spent in Kiana’s presence the better and more fulfilled and enriched my life has become.

Whether that be in one of her online courses or on one of her Triple Compounding Live virtual events or even on her live in person events.

Masterminding and continually surrounding myself with learning from Kiana has allowed me to constantly develop my skills and stay at the leading edge of my talents and my zones of genius (yes, we all have them!).

As a result, I have become even more successful at building my business and proactively managing and strategically growing investment portfolios for myself and my family.

Jim Rohn’s famous saying, “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with,” highlights this importance. Whether we realise it or not, we mirror the behaviours, values, and attitudes of those we interact with most frequently. This is why choosing your circle wisely isn’t just advisable—it’s essential.

Why Your Circle Dictates Your Success

  1. They Influence Your Habits: Success is built on daily habits, and habits are contagious. If your circle values discipline, innovation, and growth, those qualities will naturally rub off on you. Conversely, avoiding adopting those tendencies is hard if they prioritise procrastination or negativity.
  2. They Expand or Limit Your Vision: The people you surround yourself with either broaden your horizons or confine you to a small world. High achievers push you to dream bigger and take bolder actions.
  3. They Shape Your Self-Belief: Encouragement and constructive feedback from the right people can elevate your confidence. On the flip side, constant criticism or indifference can undermine your self-esteem.

Kiana Danial Will Always Be A Key Person In My Circle

Kiana is a leader in global financial literacy and wealth creation strategies and education.

Her Triple Compounding Course empowered me and opened my eyes to a sensible and strategic approach to investing that allowed me to generate, automate and accelerate the growth of my investment portfolio.

It’s not just me though, Kiana has so far witnessed over 7600 people in over 140 countries successfully complete her most popular Triple Compounding Course, helping countless individuals learn how to build sustainable wealth for themselves and their families.

Will you be Invest Divas next success story?

If so, here is my simple but powerful new years challenge to you – but will you rise to the challenge?!

CLICK HERE to register your spot to watch the Triple Compounding FREE training.

It’s super high value and you will receive Kiana’s Triple Compounding Workbook and personal Risk Management Toolkit for FREE, just for attending and watching the training until the end.

Studies show that people who actively invest and manage their finances feel a stronger sense of control and well-being (Journal of Economic Psychology, 2017).

Kiana’s teachings amplify this, giving you the tools and confidence to grow your wealth strategically and in line with your unique risk tolerance and financial goals.

How to Elevate Your Circle

  1. Audit Your Current Relationships: Reflect on the people you spend the most time with. Are they aligned with your values and goals?
  2. Seek Out Mentors: Surround yourself with individuals who are where you want to be. Learn from their successes and failures.
  3. Invest in Education: Joining communities like Invest Diva can expose you to like-minded individuals serious about personal and financial growth just like Kiana and myself.
  4. Let Go of Toxic Influences: It’s difficult, but distancing yourself from negative or unmotivated people is necessary to protect your energy and focus.

Conclusion: You Become The Average Of The 5 People You Spend The Most Time With – Choose Your Circle, Choose Your Future

If you want to transform your life, start with your circle.

The five people you spend the most time with will determine your habits, mindset, and, ultimately, your success.

Surrounding myself with ambitious, forward-thinking individuals like Kiana Danial has been and continues to be a game-changer for me in all aspects of my life.

Remember, success isn’t just about working harder, it’s about working smarter and surrounding yourself with those who can elevate you.

So, take stock of your circle today and align yourself with people who inspire you to be the best version of yourself. The results will truly amaze you!

We are right at the beginning of a new year. 2025 is here and this is YOUR opportunity to take action and make 2025 your best year ever!

  1. Register for your FREE Triple Compounding™ Training HERE AND get the Triple Compounding™ workbook and personal risk management toolkit for FREE.
  2. Still Got Questions After Watching The Triple Compounding Free Training? Book a quick complimentary Q&A Zoom call with me personally! Yes, you can actually speak with me for real on Zoom! I’m super busy and I do have limited slots on my calendar so I can’t make this generous offer for long, so access to my calendar will be first come first served. Book your FREE Zoom call HERE at a date and time to suit you and get your questions answered so that I can help you take action and move forward quickly with a decision that is right for you.

    If you are lucky enough to book a slot, please make sure you turn up otherwise you are depriving someone else of a rare opportunity to speak directly with me.

Wishing you every happiness and success for the future. Let’s go! 🔥🚀

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