During the last 2 years I’ve made some immense changes in my life. One of those changes was surrounding myself with “Peak Performers”. Who you become as a person has a lot to do with who directly influences your life. If you hang out with a bunch of thieves, it’s likely you will steal. If all your friends sit around smoke weed all day, it’s a good chance you might do the same and accomplish very little.

I have friends of all types. Very successful, and extreme losers. However, over the last 2 years I’ve had to ween out some of the latter. I still love the guys, but demand much more for myself. Now don’t get me wrong, some of the drug abusers are actually some of the best Peak Performers at times. So a few bad habits doesn’t automatically disqualify you from being a team member.

However, life is short and I want what little time I have on earth to be maximized to the fullest degree. And the best way for that to happen is for me to surround myself with people who are living on a higher level. I’m talking about people who live each day like it was their last. People who take advantage of today! People who live in the NOW… and people who MAKE SHIT HAPPEN!

I still got love for the slackers, but my decision to surround myself with the best of the best has truly propelled my life forward very quickly. Without a doubt, I would not be where I’m at today if I didn’t actively seek out great support and peer groups.

Today’s post is just a quick reminder for you to demand more. More from yourself, more from your family, and more from your friends. It’s not greedy to want to live life at the highest level possible. It’s not selfish to want to have more fun. And it’s not unreasonable for you to expect more from your peer group.

In fact, not until you demand this way of living will you get it. If you are content with your surroundings, it’s unlikely it will change much. Living in the status quo is fine if that is what you want. But if you truly desire more, and want to achieve the ultimate you must pro-actively seek out the Best of the Best!

A great peer group will drive you, give you focus, and hold you accountable. I encourage everyone to try and broaden their group of influences and never let yourself be content with mediocrity. Because if you are content, there will never be any change. If you already have that great peer group, AWESOME! I’m stoked for you!

However, I know many are lacking in creativity, success, and taking action simply because they don’t have people around that push them. A little kick in the ass never hurts. So go out there and find your Mr. Miagi, or develop a new mastermind group, or just make a promise that you will try to connect with others whom can take you to the next level.

YOU CAN DO IT!