It matters to your success the kinds of people you hang around.
If you want to make significant progress in your life, choose winners. Look for people who are stretching themselves towards a lofty goal, similar to yours, that they can’t possibly achieve on their own.
No matter the field or concern, you’ll find outliers, if you look well enough. Moreover, they don’t have to be living people. What’s important is that you find them, even if you have to connect with them through books and videos. An ecosystem of great people is a must.