Ignoring the Naysayers

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.

Dandrell Scott

No one knows your purpose and true capabilities, except you and God. So, people who doubt or hate your goals are acting from a place of fear and ignorance. You have to push through negative talk, and become your own cheerleader. In some instances, you might be the only person rooting for you, and that’s okay. As you start achieving more and more, people will join your support group. But just know the haters will always be there, because you remind them of what they can’t be. Read More>>

Mo Assi

I’ve learned when you have a dream you need to believe in yourself even when no one else does and most times thats the case. You gotta be careful who you share the dream with its hard to explain myself at times. Sometimes when your speaking out loud about your goals and dreams it seems surreal. Read More>>

Savannah Samples

I started working when I was in college as a nanny, getting paid $8/hr and working overtime shifts. Through hard work, I built up my clientele and my reputation with the sole purpose to serve families and relieve the stress in their homes. I used to want to help EVERYONE. Like, I would go to jobs for free or even $5/hr just to be able to help take stuff off someone else’s plate. I got to the point where I was working 12 different jobs while going to school full time. Read More>>

Isaac Smith

To be honest, I’ve always wondered why so many care about what it said or thought of them. You are who you are. We are each created with a spark of the divine. We are each given talents, abilities & gifts. Then when that is mixed in with our experiences & desires we get a completely different & unique individual. Read More>>

Toshina Crockett_Espinoza

I knew I was in for a bumpy ride when I decided to change my career after the birth of my first son at the age of 32. What I didn’t expect was a straight out opposition of my new path. During my pregnancy, I was high risk and had very bad pain with walking. I was able to overcome the pain when I would see my chiropractor regularly. Read More>>

Vivian Ly

I am going to be honest, it has not been easy and it’s truly something I am still learning to overcome every day. In the past, I would take other people’s criticism and stances towards me too personally. Anything bad someone had to say about me, I took it to heart and questioned everything about whether they were right.  Read More>>

Anquisha Crutcher

Thanks for having me. Persisting despite the presence of haters, naysayers, and negativity can be challenging, but it’s an essential skill for personal and professional growth. Here are some strategies to help you stay resilient in the face of criticism and adversity: 1. Focus on Your Goals: Keep your long-term objectives in mind. Remember why you started your journey and what you hope to achieve. A strong sense of purpose can help you stay motivated and resilient Read More>>

Sherita Moss

I’m someone who’s an over-thinker, overachiever and I put a lot of pressure on myself , but the one thing I’m most proud of is that I’ve never ever compared myself to anyone outside of myself. There’s literally nothing anyone can say about me that I probably haven’t already said about myself. I don’t feel sorry for myself for overcoming IS (imposter syndrome), it’s made me a stronger person, and an effective leader in my boss life. Read More>>

Gabriel Smith

My methods of persisting despite the haters and naysayers starts with the confidence within myself. It may have a lot to do with my harsh upbringing on the East Coast or my trials and tribulations but even through it all. I knew that NO ONE was seeing me at any level! I had to have the confidence in myself even through my weakest moments. Read More>>

Treasure Martin

When it comes down to haters, Ive learned to ignore them. People are going to talk regardless, even when you’re doing positive things. Anytime I hear a negative comment about me or what I have going on, it honestly pushes me to go harder! Read More>>

Allen Thompson

Well, interestingly, I can’t say I’ve encountered haters in my life. If they do exist, I’ve learned to block out their negativity. If they don’t wish for my success, they don’t hold much significance in my journey. My primary challenge, however, lies with the nay-sayers. It’s not the usual suspects who wish for my downfall, but those who care about me deeply and fear my failure. Read More>>

 Jeannie Ferguson- Goodlow

I never let anyone tell me what I can and cannot do. The haters and nay-sayers could never bring me down. I stayed focused on my goals and never stopped grinding. I had to work twice as hard because at 5’3 I wasn’t on anyone ‘s radar. Read More>>

Alicia Segars

Cooper/Alicia: Businesses especially restaurants seem to be open to a lot of criticism these days with the evolution of online reviews. Criticism used to destroy us early on when we first opened mama’s boy. It is very difficult to not take bad reviews personally. Over time we have learned to review feedback without it ruining our entire day and to use the customer feedback to make any needed improvements.  Read More>>

Chozen Overstreet

So this is how my story of photography started. Diabetes I got diabetes when I turned 22 and had to miss work for like 3 weeks and I found a camera a Nikon d3200 to be exact downstairs not being used. I’m a big car scene guy so I always wanted someone to take pictures of my car but I guess I wasn’t cool enough or my car wasn’t. So I found that camera and started snapping my own pictures. Read More>>