
Your talent may open the door. But it's your circle that decides how far you'll go.Most people drift into their circles by accident—schoolmates, coworkers, or neighbors. But High Performers don't drift; they design. In this episode of the Brick by Brick Broadcast, Olatunde Akinwunmi breaks down the "V.I.T.A.L Architecture" of relationships.We unpack the specific social infrastructure you need to sustain success. It’s not about having more friends; it’s about having the right beams to hold up your building.📝 IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:The "House" Metaphor: Why your values are the foundation and relationships are the beams.The 5 Essential Roles: Why you need a Challenger, Cheerleader, Connector, Guide, and Collaborator.The "Secure Base" Effect: The psychology behind why you need a Guide to take risks.Circle Audit: How to identify the gaps in your current network.Design vs. Default: How to stop settling for "maintenance friends" and build a growth ecosystem.📥 FREE DOWNLOAD: THE CIRCLE AUDIT BLUEPRINT Stop guessing and start building. Download the one-page worksheet to map out your 5, spot your gaps, and design your circle. 👉 https://bit.ly/circleblueprint🧱 ABOUT THE SHOW Welcome to the Brick by Brick Broadcast with Olatunde Akinwunmi. We help High Performers close the gap between the life they are living and the life that fits them so that confusion turns into purpose driven momentum. Through the V.I.T.A.L Architecture system, we design lives of purpose—one brick, one decision, and one circle at a time.🔗 CONNECT WITH OLATUNDEInstagram: www.instagram.com/tundestoneLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/olatunde-akinwunmiFacebook: www.facebook.com/olatunde.akinwunmistoneChapters00:00 – The "Aliko Dangote" Principle (Intro)00:28 – Why talent isn't enough: The Circle Problem01:14 – The House Metaphor: Foundation vs. Beams02:50 – Role #1: The Challenger (The Mirror)03:52 – Role #2: The Cheerleader (The Fuel)04:22 – Role #3: The Connector (The Bridge)05:19 – Role #4: The Guide (The Compass)06:16 – Role #5: The Collaborator (The Builder)07:29 – How to Audit Your Circle (The Assignment)07:53 – Conclusion: Design, Don’t Drift#HighPerformance #PersonalGrowth #Networking #OlatundeAkinwunmi #BrickByBrick #CircleOfInfluence #Mentorship #SuccessMindset