Are you Hanging with the Wrong Crowd? Asks Bravington Capital

People are directly influenced by those around them, so it makes sense for entrepreneurs to surround themselves with people who share their ambition and positivity. Bravington Capital has offered up signs that suggest an individual is hanging with the wrong crowd.

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Whilst a person's happiness and success shouldn't entirely depend on other people, it's an unfortunate fact that the people we surround ourselves with do hold a great influence over our mental state and outlook on life. 'There is a lot of truth in saying you will only be as great as the people you surround yourself with' states the Director, Alex Moseley, from sales and marketing firm Bravington Capital, 'and unfortunately we don't always recognise the negative effects certain relationships are having on our well-being'.

Bravington Capital believes that this is an especially common issue among entrepreneurs and those who chose to take a less conventional route in life. People who don't share their outlook and acceptance of risk can be doubtful and cast aspersions on their decisions. Over time this negativity can impact an entrepreneur's actions and be detrimental to their overall success. Even if an entrepreneur does surround themselves with people who understand their decisions, if these people are too self-involved and are in the habit of thinking negatively about their own lives, this negativity can be passed on and become a distraction and a burden to an entrepreneur. Bravington Capital understand that whilst it can be difficult to completely eradicate damaging relationships, an important part of entrepreneurship is being able to recognise when someone is having a negative impact and being brave enough to distance themselves from these relationships. Entrepreneurship brings with it its own stresses and challenges, therefore entrepreneurs have enough on their plate without dealing with the stress and worry caused by those constantly bringing them down.

'Life is too short and too full of potential to surround yourself with people who don't make you smile' warns Alex Moseley of Bravington Capital. The firm believe that for those who feel as though certain relationships are holding them back, there are signs to look out for that suggest they may be hanging with the wrong crowd.

• They say you don't have what it takes

An entrepreneur should never let someone else's opinion impact their actions and deter them from their goal. Often if a person feels as though they themselves can't do something they will tell others not to do it too, however everyone is different and it's important for entrepreneurs not to let the limitations of others cloud their own decisions.

• They aren't there for you when you need them most

Entrepreneurship is hard; therefore it's vital for an entrepreneur to have a solid network of support. Healthy relationships are about two people willing to make adjustments for each other when required, so if an entrepreneur finds that they are giving support but not receiving any back it may be time to cut ties.

• They create and thrive on negativity

Some people thrive on drama and negativity. It's important to remember that everyone has control over their attitudes and outlook on life, so even when surrounded by negativity entrepreneurs need to focus on not letting this negativity in and think carefully about who they take on their journey with them.

As an ambitious and proactive sales and marketing firm, Bravington Capital are committed to building a positive and supportive environment. The firm help many young professionals discover their passion for business and entrepreneurship and as such feel it is their responsibility to create a community where individual ideas and goals are fully respected.

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