The road to success is not normal. It is different. But if you do what most people don’t, you’ll have what most people won’t. There are numerous books written about this fact, including the aptly titled, “When they Zig, you Zag” by Simon Reynolds.
Take a look around. Are the people around you leading successful and fulfilled lives? If not, then it’s time to start doing things differently for yourself.
But here’s the catch, when you reach for your dreams, your journey will be lined with negativity and doubt. And to make things worse, most of them will come from your close ones, like friends, family and relatives. When people say you can’t do something, it is not because they don’t think you can do it, but it’s because they don’t think they can do it themselves. The limitation is so ingrained in their beliefs that they settle for what is “logical’ or “realistic.” And the dangerous part is that they will unknowingly try to impose their own limitations onto you. One reason why they do this is to protect you, without realizing that they are actually limiting you in life. Every time your parent says “come down from there; don’t touch that; don’t run; don’t climb that,” they are trying to protect you, but at the same time, they are also preventing you from discovering new things you are able to do in life.
It is inevitable. You will get a lot of negativity. And some of them would sound like they really make sense or are very believable. Therefore the test is whether you can hold true to yourself and your dreams. And not be swayed by their reasons, logic and doubts.
When I began thinking of ideas for Invincible Worldwide, I got really excited and I would tell a lot of people about it. I’d share my dreams about making the brand big, being worldwide and also making a positively influencing people. All I got in return was negativity, doubt and reasons why I can’t do it, and why I would fail. But this is understandable. So not once did I feel resentment towards them. The reason why people doubt you is because deep down they doubt themselves. They don't think your dream is possible because they do not have the courage to pursue their own. I would often try to open their minds and motivate them to their potential, but without much result. I then came to the decision that the best way to motivate people and help them is to simply inspire them through your own actions and your own results. This was what I'd decided to do.
Eventually, I realized the more negativity I got, the closer I was to success, as it meant I was on a different road to the majority.
See, when we were young, we never settled for anything less than what we wanted. Babies would cry relentlessly to get what they want. But as adults, we settle. We tolerate. We accept the idea that “this may not be what I wanted, but it’s good enough.” “Good enough,” “content,” and “satisfied” are some of the most dangerous words, even worse than “fear.” When you have fear, you are acknowledging something new and unknown. But when you become complacent, you stop trying, you stop reaching, and you stop growing.
Think about your life, what is it that you truly want in your life? What does your heart truly desire and long for? Decide what this is and set your mind onto it. And do not settle for anything less. That is the key to leading a truly successful and fulfilling life.You don’t necessarily need to know exactly how you are going to achieve your dream. You just need to know why you want it. If your ‘why’ is big enough, you have leverage, and the ‘how’ will come. And remember, the more negativity you get on your journey of success, the more you know you are on the right track, because you are doing what most people don't so you will have what most people won't.
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