Your friends right now won't be there when you make it to the top (and that's okay) 💔 In this episode, Cole and I are diving into one of the most painful truths about success that nobody wants to talk about: the people in your life right now probably won't be there when you reach your goals. And before you get defensive, hear us out - because this isn't about being a shitty friend or thinking you're better than everyone else. The reality is, you can't grow into the person you want to become while hanging around people who keep you stuck as who you were. We break down the difference between givers and takers, why some people hide their laziness behind false ambition, and the heartbreaking moment when you realize someone you care about is actually slowing you down - even if they're a good person. We also get real about the "lonely chapter" every entrepreneur goes through, where you don't fit in with your old crew anymore but haven't quite leveled up enough to connect with the people where you're trying to go. It's uncomfortable as f*ck, but it's the price you pay for transformation. So if you're holding onto friendships that are dragging you down because you're afraid of being alone or you feel guilty... this one's for you. Top Quotes: "I'm not willing to compromise the place that I'm trying to get to, or the destination I'd like to reach, or my own quality of life, to keep somebody in my life that isn't willing to walk that fucking path with me." (2:33) "You are currently sitting in quicksand with just my nose and my mouth sticking out of the fucking sand itself. That's how it feels trying to grow and scale in business, trying to grow and scale on social media, trying to break free of old identity to become the new version of you." (14:27) "Trees don't hang out with the grass even though they started at the same place. They continue to grow to become what they were meant to be instead of sticking around with the thing that they started with." (20:42) -------- For more information on working with me fill out this application: http://bit.ly/BuildYourOnlineFitnessBiz ------ LET'S CONNECT: YouTube | @therealbrianmark Instagram | @therealbrianmark Facebook | Brian Mark
