Negative external forces will try to draw you into their influence and dampen your spirits.
In the third part of this series, I will give you an important truth that you MUST know, internalize, and get into your psyche NOW in order to become whole within yourself. It’s all about developing a positive internal spirit within you that overpowered all of the negative people and forces around you. Like a cheerleader inside your mind that keeps your spirits high when they would otherwise be low.
Life is going to throw you piles and piles of shit. Haters will hate, feedback will come in the meanest of ways, and your ego will take a bashing. As best as we can, we must guard against their influence.
You must understand this one important fact:
Criticism, even the harshest forms of it, from the most rabid of critics, will bring its weight to bear on you and your work. We live in a world that seems to thrive on anger, misery, and discouragement. Do not think for one second that people will not do what they feel they need to in order to try to bring down you and your dreams. Expect this, but don’t fear it.
Their words do not matter. It’s what you tell yourself in the midst of those words.
Your dreams are a big part of you. Do not let the lies they tell themselves with which they try to shove down your throat infect your mind and influence you. They are operating out of their own discontented spirits. Do not let anyone tell you your dreams are not worth your full effort.
What separates whole people from ‘nice’ people who simply float with the wind? Resilience and unwavering belief in yourself despite negative influences. Self-esteem and confidence are so, so important here. Eleanor Roosevelt said, “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” This is so true. Your sense of self-esteem is your way of protecting against giving your consent away, while you’re unaware. Do not just blow with the wind and let others steal your dreams. Protect your mind, protect your destiny, protect your success! This is vital to making your dreams become realities!
Resilience is key to unlocking your future potential.