Have you ever been so excited about something that you couldn’t seem to keep it to yourself? When I started investing in real estate; I was so excited after reading an e-book that I had bought online for about $97.00. The book addressed the issue of buying real estate easily “no money down.” After reading it, I got so excited that I felt I had to share this newfound zeal with a couple of family members as well as some of my co-workers and let them know about my revolutionary plans to get rich in real estate.
Of course, they were all as excited as I was, each indicating how diligently committed they were to my success and assuring me that if I needed any moral, emotional, educational, or financial support, they would be there for me. ?………WRONG!
I’m not sure why we do this, but for some unknown reason we feel compelled to share our ambitions with those around us, thinking that we will somehow gain their approval, or maybe their support. However, it very rarely, if ever happens that way. Perhaps one of the biggest obstacles we “dreamers” face when pursuing our goals is that of criticism from our peers or the infamous “deniers” as I like to call them. You know who I’m talking about. It’s “they” who like to push you aside and proceed to give you 101 reasons why your premature and ill-thought-out plans for success will fail miserably. Not that they have any hard experience to back any of this so-called “tip”, but their words still manage to take your sales breath away.
If there’s one thing I’ve learned over the years of pursuing a multitude of ambitious projects, it’s that most people (usually within their peer group) are driven by a subconscious sense of competitiveness that makes them uncomfortable when come to someone other than themselves trying to get by. This is why no matter how big or small the goal is, there will always be a critical position that will do everything to hinder your success. Don’t take it personally, it’s just a fact of life!
It’s important that we constantly train ourselves to ignore the negative energy these naysayers throw at us and stay focused on whatever our goal is, whether it’s making money, starting a home business, or earning a Ph.D. in astrophysics. If you really want to be successful, then I would recommend surrounding yourself with other people who have the same goals as you and who share at least as much (if not more) that same passion. The synergy that will be created with this will give you what I like to call “the drive of a champion”, and negativity will no longer be able to control your attitude.