Leadership Thought #428 – There Will Always Be Naysayers; Move Forward Anyway!
Never let naysayers impede your journey.
If I had $50 for every time someone told me something couldn’t be done, I’d be a rich man at this point in my life. The harsh truth is that most individuals are followers, preferring to maintain the status quo rather than make any changes.
If I had $100 for every person I encountered who spoke well but failed to take any meaningful action, I would be equally wealthy. It seems as if many people are content to sit on the sidelines of their lives, leaving their fate in the hands of others, and then complain about it. Like most fans, people have strong opinions about what should or should not be happening, but then they don’t have the courage, talent, or fortitude to play the game themselves.
Never let others talk you into mediocrity and out of success. Instead of just focusing on obvious obstacles like time, money, and talent, allocate your energy to reaching your goal, regardless of the constraints. This doesn’t mean you become foolhardy and take silly or unwise risks. It means that at some point, you must have the courage to bet on yourself, follow your passion, and lead. Just because something hasn’t happened before doesn’t mean it’s impossible. Just look at the history of humanity, and you will easily conclude this is not true. If naysayers ran the world, we would still be living in caves and dying before we reached the age of 30. The greatest obstacle to progress is allowing naysayers to influence our thinking.
The next time you find yourself thinking about a better way to do something or how to elevate your status, go ahead and think through how to achieve it, develop a plan, and then take action. Solicit feedback from those around you, but filter this information based on who it is coming from. Pay close attention to the input from others who have achieved something significant in their lives. Don’t let the naysayers influence you. Do your best to surround yourself with “can-do” people who will balance reality against opportunity and potential. Listen hard to what the latter group has to say, then look in the mirror, check your gut, and move forward if it still makes sense to you. What is the worst that could happen?
Even if things don’t go as planned, you’ll learn from your mistakes and grow. If you fail, you will be more prepared for success the next time. It’s your life; live it proactively! Avoid the naysayers…and move forward in the direction of your future happiness.
- Don’t become a victim to the Naysayers (dwightobey.wordpress.com)
- 7 Common Traits Of A Winner (capacity-building.com)
- The Roles of Attitude and Aptitude in Success (dwomoh.wordpress.com)
- The Blossoming of Courage (timothywong.org)
- Make sure you pick the right person to share your dream with. (eagleman6788.wordpress.com)
