Higher Caliber Friends #askbp

[Travis Fisher]

"You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with" - Jim Rohn

"Tell Me Who You Spend Time With, And I Will Tell You Who You Are"

What have you had to change in your life to to gain better friendships?  Where have you found these friends?  I see this as kind of a catch 22.  Higher caliber friends aren't going to spend time with you unless you have improved yourself, at least somewhat, to their level.  

I'm having a difficult time leaving old friends and their ways, probably because I haven't made new friends yet. I can see how they hold me back though.  At least I know what I need to change.  :)

Also any stories about how successful friends have changed your life would be appreciated.