03/24/2026
The founder of one of my favorite networking companies sent me this. I thought you may want to read it too
It honestly makes my day that we get
to connect on a regular basis.
I’ve spent a lot of time trying to
figure out what really helps me become more successful.
About three years ago,
I created an image that represented what I was learning.
I started testing ideas from the books
Atomic Habits and The Power of Habit,
and after two years of experimenting and researching,
I developed this concept.
I first wrote about this in my book Making Action the Greatest Habit.
Each part of success has its own value,
but when you combine them and aim
them toward a specific goal,
something powerful happens.
From what I’ve seen—
both in my own life and in others—
the foundation of success often comes down to five basic questions:
Who am I surrounding myself with?
The right people make all the difference.
Where do I need to be?
That could mean a Zoom call, a coffee shop, home, or school.
What objects or tools do I need?
Maybe it’s a laptop, a car, or just the right setup for the job.
How close or far am I from where I need to be?
Think about distance—how can I shorten it if I’m chasing a goal, or create it if I’m trying to stop something unhealthy?
What am I doing to bring all of these together?
When I look at these five together, they help me find direction and take the right actions.
Here’s an example: I want to grow as an entrepreneur.
I surround myself with other entrepreneurs (people).
I use my laptop to do the work (objects).
I bring that laptop wherever I go (distance).
I make sure I’m near Wi-Fi and in places that support my goals (environment).
That combination keeps me moving forward.
But what about you?
What would your five look like?
I created these questions to help others figure out what works best for them.
If you want to share your five, I’d love to hear them.
