The Three Types of People That Enter Your Life

The Three Types of People Who Enter Your Life
By Grant Mitt

Every person you cross paths with arrives for a reason. Whether it’s a business partner, a friend, a mentor, or someone who betrays you — they all serve a purpose. Some are here to support you. Some are here to test you. And some are here to grow you.

The key is not trying to make everyone fit into your vision of who you wish they were — but rather seeing them for who they truly are.

Let’s break it down.

1. Constituents

These are people who aren’t for you — and they’re not against you either. They’re simply for what you are for.

You’re on the same mission, so the relationship works… for now.

Think of two friends who are both single and enjoying the same lifestyle. Or two coworkers aligned on a project. Or even adversaries who temporarily cooperate for mutual benefit.

But once the shared goal disappears, the connection does too. That doesn’t make them bad people — just temporary ones.

The mistake? Trying to make constituents into confidants. Don’t confuse alignment with loyalty.

2. Comrades

Comrades are united by one thing: a common enemy. They’re not for you. They’re not for what you’re for. They’re simply against what you’re against.

History offers a clear example: the U.S. and Russia during World War II. They didn’t share a vision for the future — but they shared a problem that needed to be solved.

In your life, a comrade may show up during conflict or chaos. They’re valuable in that season — just don’t build your future around them. Their loyalty lies with the cause, not with you.

3. Confidants

Then there are the rare few: confidants.

They are for you — not because of what you do, or who you’re against, or where you’re going. They’re for your soul, your growth, and your potential.

Confidants will tell you the truth when it’s uncomfortable. They’ll stand beside you even when there’s nothing in it for them. They’ll celebrate your wins and carry you through losses.

These are the people to build with. To protect. To keep close.

The Real Lesson:

Stop forcing people into boxes they don’t belong in.

Not everyone is your forever person. Not everyone is meant to stay. And that’s okay.

When you learn to see people clearly — without emotional distortion or wishful thinking — you stop wasting energy trying to make the wrong people fit into the right roles.

Some people are meant to walk alongside you.
Others are meant to pass through.
And the right ones? You’ll know. Because they won’t just show up for the mission — they’ll show up for you.

If you’re in a season of building, scaling, or re-aligning your business and inner circle…

And you're ready to surround yourself with the right people who actually want to see you win —

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Spots are filling quickly.
Don’t wait.
This is where everything starts to change.

— Grant Mitt