Have you ever felt like you were “too much” for your current environment?
Like your big dreams made people uncomfortable? Or that your ambition was met with eye-rolls instead of encouragement?
If that resonates, you’re not alone — and you might just be in the wrong room.
In this week’s episode of the Fail to Win Podcast, I open up about the biggest game-changer in my business and personal growth: investing in masterminds, events, and coaching — even when it felt uncomfortable.
Over the past few years, I’ve invested more than €200,000 in myself. That’s right — €50K+ a year goes into mentorship, community, travel, and putting myself in rooms where people talk about ideas, not people.
And it has completely transformed my mindset, my business, and my life.
The Hidden Power of the Right Environment
There's a famous quote often attributed to Eleanor Roosevelt:
Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people.”
I used to find myself surrounded by people who couldn’t relate to my goals — not because they didn’t care, but because we simply weren’t aligned.
Now, every time I return from LA or attend a mastermind, I feel supercharged. That energy – the ideas, the action, the belief that anything is possible – is what helped me break through limitations I didn’t even know I had.
Your environment either keeps you stuck or propels you forward.
That’s why I started hosting live events and masterminds too – to create the kind of support system for others I had spent years looking for.
What Masterminds Gave Me That Courses Never Could
Don’t get me wrong: I love a good course. But masterminds are different. You’re not just learning — you’re connecting, being held accountable, challenged, and lifted up.
Here’s what masterminds gave me:
✅ A network of fellow power players who believe in big visions
✅ Real feedback and breakthroughs from people who’ve been where I want to go
✅ The confidence to stop waiting for permission and start playing bigger
✅ A safe space to talk openly about wins, failures, and fears
And maybe most importantly: I stopped feeling like I had to do it all alone.
Investing in Yourself Isn't a Luxury. It’s a Growth Strategy.
I know what you might be thinking: “That sounds great, Amy – but I’m not there yet.”
Here’s the truth: I started small. Years ago, I invested €250 a month in a coach when everyone around me told me I was crazy – I didn’t even have any savings!
But I knew I couldn’t solve the problems in my life with the same thinking that had created them. So I changed my inputs. I changed my environment. And everything shifted.
If you're feeling stuck, unsupported, or constantly second-guessing yourself, I want you to ask yourself this question:Who are you surrounding yourself with?
And are those people helping you rise… or keeping you stuck?
Want to Take Action? Here Are 3 Ways to Start:
1️⃣ Listen to the full podcast episode. I walk you through my full journey and how you can start shifting your own environment. 👇
2️⃣ Learn the difference between 100K/year and 1M/year tasks with my free Scale to €1M Task Guide. Download it here: fastforwardamy.com/bottleneck
3️⃣ Don't do it alone. None of the people you look up to got there by themselves — and neither should you. Let this be your sign to invest in yourself and step into a room that challenges you to grow!
Come to my live event in Antwerp this June:
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