Bloom: People rise to the level of expectations held by their circle
Sahil Bloom · The New Rich Do This | Sahil Bloom · Feb 5, 2025 · at 47:22
Sahil Bloom discusses the concept of social wealth and why choosing high-standard peers determines life outcomes.
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“There is clear scientific evidence that the people you surround yourself with determine your outcomes. The Pygmalion effect says that we rise to the level of expectations that others have for us in our circle.”
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