When a car zooms by you on the highway what
often pops into your mind? “That person’s crazy, look at how fast
they’re going, who do they think they are?” On the other hand, the slow
car gets the “what’s wrong with that guy, he’s hardly moving, what’s his
problem, get out of my way” reaction. Why do we seem to get upset when
things are moving either too fast or too slow for us?
When you come up against opposition, there are
usually only two possible causes for the opposition: 1.You shouldn’t be
doing what you’re doing or 2.You’re doing exactly what you’re
supposed to be doing. I want to focus on the latter of these two scenarios.
Opposition often confirms progress because
progress makes some people uncomfortable. Another word for progress is
change, and change is something that most of us don’t like. When others try
to slow you down or discourage you from pursuing something otherwise
positive, chances are you’re on the right track. When something is moving
forward or moving ahead, this fact immediately causes attention to be placed
on that which isn’t making as much progress. Many people who try to slow us
down with “good intentions” are really just dream stealers. Dream stealing
often comes disguised as "good advice." Distance yourself from dream
stealers; those people who take energy & inspiration from you rather
than give it to you.
Just know that if you’re a motivated person who
has ambitious goals and blazes trails that you will run into opposition,
interference, and setbacks. It’s not a possibility but a certainty. But
remember to use this opposition as confirmation that progress is being
made. History is full of accounts depicting good ideas, causes, and
crusades that had to endure and overcome intense struggle and opposition
before breaking through and eventually making an impact. So keep the faith,
stay the course, and surround yourself with winners who embrace change,
endorse progress, and envision a better future.
“Be good and you will be lonesome.”
–Mark Twain
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