If you are successful, or are trying to be, you are being the exception. You are doing things others won’t do. You are not doing what they do. You think differently and value different things.
Because of this, some others, (even your own family members) will criticize you, tell you that you are unreasonable, rash, and foolish.
Ignore them.
The only way to silence them is to conform to them, and that is not what you are trying to do. It’s not that they are wrong or bad; you are just trying to be the best you and follow a different dream than they are. You don’t have to explain it.
Sift their words for anything useful. Forget the rest.
Ignore your critics. Just move forward.
I like the idea of “sifting through words for something useful”.
Naysayers give me power and fuel! Good post. Can totally relate.
Some call it obsession. I call it commitment and discipline towards worthwhile goals and self improvement.
This is a great one, Larry. This is exactly why I work here. I didn’t wavier on my decision. I didn’t have the support but I still followed my instincts. One of the moves I ever made…
A positive way to view the critics. I feel better already.
Thanks and have a great day,
Bruce
Love this.
Thank you. Needed.
As a seasoned Business Coach specializing in Home Services Contractors, this post has been extremely insightful and I have used it several times since, Thank you.