You'll never change the people holding you back. But you can change who you let close. You can't fix the ones who drain you. You can't inspire people who've stopped trying. Most people spend years pulling dead weight forward instead of letting it go. You can't lift people who don't want to be lifted. You're not saving them...you're just burning yourself out. You become the average of who surrounds you. Not by choice. By proximity. If you're the most driven person in your circle, you're not lifting anyone. You're being anchored. So change who's around you. Not by burning bridges. By slowly reclaiming your time, energy, and attention. Stop giving hours to people who don't invest in themselves. Stop explaining your goals to people who think ambition is arrogance. Some people aren't built for where you're going. Let them stay. You keep moving. Stop trying to fix your circle. Start building a better one.