Friday, January 11, 2019

'Shark Tank' Star: Why I’m Leaving Negativity in 2018


A Daymond John Commentary


Hello, America!
How are you doing with your New Year’s resolutions?
I always find it motivating to hear about other people’s resolutions and the changes they want to make in their lives.
So today I thought I’d check in with you and share one of mine.
This year, I’m tuning out the naysayers.
We often look to the people around us for feedback. I do it all the time.
Unfortunately, we all seem to have those people in our lives that always have something negative to say. It doesn’t matter what you’ve done or plan to do, they always have a reason why it won’t work.
  • “You’re too old to start something like that.”
  • “Your dream is crazy!”
  • “That will never work out the way you think.”
  • “The odds are against you.”
That negativity can be all consuming and we can start to believe the things they’re saying. Especially when the naysayers are family or friends.
It can be devastating to hear them try to convince us that we can’t accomplish our goals and aspirations.
My advice is: Don’t let other people define your success. Period.
The truth is that sometimes the people around us don’t have our best interests in mind.
Focus on surrounding yourself with like-minded individuals who have similar goals and mindsets.
And remember, even little steps in the right direction can lead to bigger things!
Take small, affordable steps. Hold on to your dreams and use them to drive you towards greater success.
Keeping grinding,
DJ

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