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.

Lisa Hutson

I have to be honest and admit that there are times when it is more difficult than others but I always look for the positive. I choose to do the very best I can and try to learn and grow every day. This means that I have to be honest with myself and admit where I have made mistakes. It is in this peace that comes with this approach that allows me to choose the positive outlook. I have learned to have faith in the hardest of times. Read More>>

Yessica Lizbeth

Honestly, I just keep on going with my life. I choose to ignore them to not feed their ego. They want a reaction out of me, and I don’t have time for that. I don’t let them bother me anymore, I’m not going to say it never has because I would be lying to you. Read More>>

Thomas Vogelsang

Someone once said to me, “Thomas, everybody is scared. Everybody.” On the surface, that may seem simple, if not perhaps silly, but it’s actually quite profound. New ideas, death, isolation, money, harm, inadequacy, love… Everybody is scared of something. Many of the most confident people in your life are putting on an act, Many are completely unaware of the act. It doesn’t really matter either way. Read More>>

Mysheria Moore

It gets hard I can’t say it doesn’t but I’m often reminded by the little girl that lives inside of me and the things I promised her I would grow up to go on and do. When I was younger I knew early on what I wanted in life and why. And when I get down, on my worst days or when there’s haters and naysayers I think about her and those promises and pick myself up again and keep pushing. Read More>>