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EPISODE · Jul 24, 2026 · 10 MIN

Are the People Around You Draining You? | S5 EP. 07

from RISK TAKER · host Ebens Jean

Who you allow into your life can shape where you end up.In this episode, Ebens Jean talks about one of the most overlooked parts of building a business and chasing a dream: the people around you. Not everyone is meant to go where you're going, and not every opinion deserves your attention.If you're serious about your goals, it's worth asking yourself a few hard questions. Are the people around you pushing you forward or pulling you back? Are they adding value, or draining your time and energy? And are you taking advice from people who have actually done what you're trying to do?Ebens shares why every entrepreneur should regularly audit their relationships, build a strong network, find mentors who have been where they want to go, and stay focused during the seasons that matter most.Whether you're starting a business, growing your career, or working toward a personal goal, this episode is a reminder that the right people can open doors and the wrong people can keep them closed.In this episode, you'll learn: Why your relationships matter more than you think  How to know when it's time to distance yourself from certain people  Why mentors can help you grow faster  The danger of taking advice from people who haven't been where you want to go  How consistent action moves you closer to your goals If this episode challenged you, subscribe to the Risk Taker Podcast, leave a review, and share it with someone who's building something bigger than themselves.Order your copy Dream Chasers Are Risk Takers: 90 Days Execution Plan👉🏾 Shop Risk Taker Apparel👉🏾  Sponsored by OWIG Multimedia  📲 Follow Risk Taker Podcast on SocialInstagramFacebookTikTokLinkedInYouTube Support the show

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Who you allow into your life can shape where you end up. In this episode, Ebens Jean talks about one of the most overlooked parts of building a business and chasing a dream: the people around you. Not everyone is meant to go where you're going, and not every opinion deserves your attention. If you're serious about your goals, it's worth asking yourself a few hard questions. Are the people around you pushing you forward or pulling you back? Are they adding value, or draining your time and ener...

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