Almost everything that’s changed the world in a positive way has been an unreasonable idea. It’s unreasonable, until it’s commons sense. That’s how change happens and so in order to make a difference in the world, it’s incredibly important to be able to ignore the naysayers. Some of the best and brightest from our community share their stories and advice below.
Desiree Fabello
1. My Purpose Drives Me
I’ve built my photography business, Foreign Perceptions Photography and Design, from a place of passion and creativity. Knowing that I’m capturing moments that bring joy to others keeps me grounded, no matter what negativity comes my way. Read more>>
Jay Jones
I persist because I now know the only value the thoughts and opinions haters and nay-sayers have is what I place on them. People who would tear others down that don’t know are misguided. Those that they tear down should always remember these are not people they should care to know. Keep doing what you’re doing as long as it’s helping people. Read more>>
Lacey Hendrix
I have learned that living in fear keeps things very cloudy. I have worked for years trying to identify how to have wisdom I would rather push against a door or gate and find out for sure what lives on the other side than to assume the story of haters and nay-sayers. I refuse to believe we live in a narrative that is swayed too far to one side. I refuse to give a louder volume to the voices that speak from a place of negativity. I tell my children we are not here to celebrate just the success but to celebrate the attempt. Our culture for far too long has glorified the mountaintop and shown very little of the climb – the true meat and bone of life. Read more>>
Kevin Avery
This is a great question! Being an artist in a time that is very much overrun by social media, it is safe to say that there is a lot of hate and doubters out there that unfortunately do have a platform and a voice. I strongly believe that social media is the cause of a massive amount of the negativity in our everyday lives…and it seems to be one of the main catalysts behind a very anxious generation. People share opinions and say things online that they would never express if they met us in person at an art show or gallery. And the thing I am always most surprised by is just how many people are walking around in their everyday lives just ready to blow a fuse about things that have nothing to do with them. Read more>>
Sean Sean
I persist despite the haters by remaining true to who I am and fully embracing the responsibilities that’s connected to my purpose.
When I launched Sean Inspires, I wasn’t concerned with the opinions of people. The opinions of people that possess negativity within their thoughts and actions can become like cancer in your life of you aren’t careful. I’ve learned to trust my ability to operate in keen discernment which fortifies my persistence. Read more>>
