Here's something nobody warns you about when you start working on yourself: the people around you will change.
Not because they're changing. Because you are.
The Uncomfortable Truth
When I left my Fortune 100 job to pursue entrepreneurship, I expected some things to change. My income. My schedule. My daily routine.
What I didn't expect was how my relationships would shift.
Friends who used to call every week suddenly had nothing to say. Family members who'd always been supportive started questioning my choices.
The Three Types of People in Your Evolution
The Risers - These are the people who rise with you. They're inspired by your growth, not threatened by it. Hold onto them.
The Neutral - They're supportive in a passive way. These relationships can continue, but they'll naturally become less central.
The Anchors - These are the people who try to pull you back down. You need to recognize them and create appropriate distance.
The Gift of Evolution
The relationships that survive your evolution become stronger than ever. The people who stick with you through change—who celebrate your growth, challenge you to keep going, and evolve alongside you—these become your true inner circle.
You will outgrow people. It's not a sign of arrogance—it's a sign of growth.
They change as you evolve. Let them.
