Ask yourself this: does your inner circle encourage you to be a better person?
I can confidently say that after I chose the right and genuine people to be part of my inner circle, I am stronger than ever and always striving to achieve my goals. A toxic inner circle only encourages you to downgrade, never up level. Always associate with those who lift you up, who are there for you, who actually care about you and most importantly, encourage you to grow as a person.