Everybody talks about loyalty.Nobody talks about growth.

In this solo episode, I freestyle my way through a realization I’ve been avoiding for a while. The people you’re closest to might not be the people helping you move forward. And that doesn’t make them bad people. It just means your life has shifted.

I break down why trying to get everything from one group will burn you out, how over-pouring into others can stall your own progress, and why it’s okay to build different cliques for different parts of your life.

This isn’t about cutting people off.

It’s about getting honest about what you need.

Because loyalty without growth eventually turns into resentment.

And it’s about damn time we talked about that.

In this episode, I get into:

1. Why being the “captain” of your clique can quietly hold you back
2. The difference between pouring into people and being pulled up
3. Why you don’t need one clique. You need the right ones
4. How your environment impacts your motivation, discipline, and goals
5. The mistake I keep making with the relationships that actually push me forward
6. Why balance beats grind culture and comfort every time

It’s About DAMN Time Segment

It’s about damn time you stop expecting one group of people to meet every need in your life.

The D.A.M.N. Challenge

This week, identify the cliques you actually need.

Not who you’ve been loyal to.

Not who’s always around.

Who makes you better?

For me, that’s:

1. A fitness clique
2. A creative clique
3. A fun, blow-off-steam clique

Figure out yours. Then start watering the right relationships.

If this episode had you thinking about your circle, your growth, or your balance, share it with someone who might need to hear it too.

Let’s build better environments.

Let’s get 1% better every day.

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