IGNORE JOURNEY NOISES 002

Whilst building your goals or purpose, you must always ignore ridiculous and thoughtless comments. For if you stop, you may lose your momentum and prove them right. No matter your endeavour, your sole mission is to trust and build your purpose with so much conviction, that when the dust settles, your results will invalidate their vicious & piercing criticism. In other words, not only will they be silent, but they will worship you.

Real world application:

Here's to a new year! and you've decided to start taking your health much more seriously. One day, whilst on your way to the gym, you encounter a good friend and they immediately ask, “where are you headed?” You think for a second but decide to let them know that you're finally committed to getting into the best shape of your life! Excitedly, you even mention that you're tired of feeling insecure about your body daily and having low self esteem.

To your astonishment, they start laughing and proceed to say, “Please, haven’t you been trying to lose weight since high school...? You and I both know this is just a temporary thing”.

You smile embarrassingly, while a sudden feeling of hurt and anger builds within - as you try to understand how someone could be so insensitive and oblivious. Your eyes begin scanning to find any imperfections you can weaponize to regain control of the situation, but then, you pause.

And instead of cutting deep, you smile and say, “Yeah, you’re right, it's been a battle. So where are you headed?"

After a quick exchange, you confidently wish them all the best and continue on your journey.

In time, should you succeed, not only will they be stunned, but you will be an inspiration and their idol.