Circle Strategy

Independent Study • Lesson 7

The Social Filter

The Network

"Show me your friends, and I'll show you your future."

In your new environment, the people you walk with will define your reputation before you even speak.

Two Types of Circles:

Convenience Friends: People who are just there. They lead you into trouble because they have nothing to lose.
Strategic Allies: People who want to win. They respect your boundaries and push you toward your goals.

The Game Move

STRATEGY:

"Walking away from a 'convenience' choice isn't acting soft—it's acting smart. You have too much to lose to be caught in someone else's storm."

Circle Selection

"List the 5 people you give the most energy to. Who is an Asset and who is a Liability? Write about the kind of ally you deserve to have."

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Scenario Practice

"An old friend from back home calls you. He's making fun of you for living in the suburbs and tries to guilt you into joining a call with people you know are in trouble."

"How do you protect your new circle without acting 'better than them'? Write your script on your journal log."

Strategic Refusal

Lesson 7 Circle Slides

Lesson 7 Circle Slides