Let's talk about the hardest part of killing the drag: People.

Not all of them. Some people in your life pull you forward. They challenge you. They believe in what you're building. They make commitment easier.

But some people are anchors.

Not bad people. Not enemies. Just... drag.

They're comfortable with who you've been. They don't want you to change—not because they're evil, but because your change threatens their comfort.

There are three types of people drag:

1. Dream Killers "That's pretty risky." "Have you thought about what could go wrong?" "My cousin tried that and it didn't work out." They disguise fear as wisdom. Every conversation with them leaves you feeling smaller.

2. Comfortable Enablers "You deserve a break." "Don't be so hard on yourself." "You're doing fine." They mean well. But they're enabling your half-commitment because it makes them feel better about theirs.

3. Time Vampires They don't add or subtract—they just consume. Hours on the phone about nothing. Drama that becomes your drama. Constant availability expected.

Look at the five people you spend the most time with.

Which category do they fall into?

I'm not saying cut everyone off. But you need to get honest about who's pulling you forward and who's dragging you back.

The math is simple: You become the average of who you spend time with. If the average is half-in, you'll be half-in too.

Done negotiating.

-Joel