HAPPY FRIDAY: Use THIS Method to Get Proven Career Benefits.

Have you ever wondered why some people seem to achieve their career goals faster than others? Is it talent, hard work, or even luck? Maybe it's something much simpler–something you can tap into today. You've probably heard the saying, "You're the sum of the five people you spend the most time with." It isn't just some motivational quote, it's actually backed by science. In this happiness episode, you're going to find out.

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Episode Transcript

Shure MV7-2 (00:00):
Have you ever wondered why some people seem to achieve their
career goals faster than others?
Is it talent, hard work, or even luck?
Maybe it's something much simpler.
Something you can tap into today.
You've probably heard the saying,you're the sum of the five people

(00:21):
you spend the most time with.
it isn't just some motivational quote,it's actually backed by science.
In this happiness episode,you're going to find out.
You're a working professionalstuck in a 9 to 5 job.
You have goals, bigger onesthan your current job allows.

(00:44):
Maybe you want to start your own business.
Maybe you want to switch careers.
Or maybe you just want to enjoy work more.
But here's the thing.
Your environment matters.
The people around you shape the wayyou think, the risks you take, and
ultimately, the success you achieve.

(01:08):
I'm career coach Dr.
Steve Early, host andcreator of Escape the 9 to 5.
I help other working professionals likeyou take the next steps in their career
and design a work life that truly fits.
Happy Friday.

Shure MV7 (01:24):
You've probably heard the saying, you're the sum of the five
people you spend the most time with.
But have you ever consideredthe research behind this?
That there's actually a provenbenefit to witnessing someone else's
success and modelling their behaviour.
In 2007, scientists studied agroup of 38 children, aged 6 to 18.

(01:50):
They were invited to use the university'sclimbing wall, daunting for some who
had never done rock climbing before.
The scientists running the studywere interested in which students
would complete the task, and whatwould make them more likely to do so.
Little did the children know,but they'd been split into two
groups before their arrival.

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Group 1 was shown a video of peopleclimbing a wall that looked very similar
to the one they were about to climb.
While Group 2 hadn't beenshown any video at all.
Amazingly Just watching thevideo had a dramatic effect.
The group that watched the videobefore they climbed the wall

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ended up doing a lot better.
They felt more confident abouttheir abilities, enjoyed the
climb more, and performed better.
Why does a small change makesuch a massive difference?
It turns out Seeing other people'sexamples boosts your confidence.
The head researcher argued thatbeing surrounded by others overcoming

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challenges own self confidencebecause they demonstrate that
these challenges can be overcome.
It shows the power of surroundingyourself with people already
doing what you want to achieve.
It's why this podcast isbeneficial for your career.
I not only share my own experienceescaping the 9 5, but each week I also

(03:18):
interview other working professionalswho've escaped the 9 5 and designed
a career that works for them.
talk from last Friday's episode, wecan integrate this into our own lives.
One of the easiest ways is to consumecontent created by role models of yours.
Want to quit your day job, workremotely and go travelling for a year?

(03:42):
Follow the right Instagramaccounts or YouTube channels.
Want to start your ownbusiness or even side hustle?
Listen to podcasts like mine or How IBuilt This by Guy Raz Want to change
careers but are pretty happy withwhat we might consider a routine job?
Watch a TED Talk or pick upa book like When to Jump.

(04:04):
Whatever it is you do, make sureyou also surround yourself with
people actually doing what it isyou want to achieve in your career.
This is why mentorship works so well.
Something we'll talkabout later in the year.
I've had multiple mentorsin the past few years.
Mostly in formal relationships,But also a paid business mentor,

(04:26):
a life coach, and a podcast coach.
Having these people in my life, who'dwalked the path I wanted to take, not
only helped me, but sped up the rateat which I achieved my career goals.
As I learned from what workedin their journey, without having
to go through the painstakingmistakes they made along the way.

(04:47):
By witnessing other people's successin modelling their behaviour, You'll
be more likely to achieve your careergoals, improve your self confidence,
and make the process more enjoyable.
Have a good Friday.