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.

Sara Rewienska

I believe you’re only one ‘yes’ away from your breakthrough, so persistence is everything. When you’re truly passionate about something, quitting isn’t an option. In my journey from Poland to the USA at 20 years old, and now building my businesses globally from Dubai, I’ve learned that rejection is just redirection. Read More>> 

LADY STAR

Honestly when someone say u can’t do it or u will FAIL ! , it signals an adrenaline rush to your brain which tells you YES TF U CAN !!!! An I say this because everytime someone said I can’t I actually ended up being ABLE TO DO IT!! Sometimes the best motivation is NO MOTIVATION. Read More>> 

Albert Moss

I persist by staying focused on purpose over praise. Haters and naysayers often reveal more about their own limits than mine. I’ve learned to use doubt as fuel, not a deterrent. At GGCPINC, every obstacle is a reminder of why this work matters—uplifting others demands resilience. I stay rooted in faith, community, and a vision greater than myself. That clarity keeps me moving, even when the noise gets loud. Read More>> 

Shayla Unik

At 19, I started a job as a waitress at a bar, only to find out that some of my own family members had placed a “friendly bet” that I wouldn’t last. Their doubt stung—but instead of folding, I turned their disbelief into motivation. I stayed at that job for three years. That was just the beginning.

When I later made the leap from a secure corporate career to full-time entrepreneurship, I faced even more skepticism—this time from people who claimed to care about me. The predictions of failure came loud and clear, but I had already learned how to turn criticism into fuel. Their doubts only confirmed that I was on the right path. Read More>> 

Lashonda Crosby

In a world where “haters” and “naysayers” often try to undermine our confidence, finding a way to rise above negativity is essential. For me, the key to overcoming these challenges has been rooted in faith and a deep understanding of my purpose. Read More>>

Erinn Fortman

I persist because I’m doing something I truly believe in. It’s much easier to block out outside noise and negativity when you absolutely love what you do, and when it’s about something bigger than yourself. Born To Be Local inspires others to travel, live life on their own terms, see the world from a new perspective, and take risks. These are core values in my own life, so sharing that with others through our travel company is an honor. Read More>> 

Aneka Bailey

I have an amazing support system to lean on. If I can’t shake the negative thoughts I usually talk to them about how I’m feeling and get redirection. When I can navigate it on my own, I usually remind myself that it’s just different perspective and either take it with a grain of salt or apply it where it matters to improve myself and my craft. Read More>> 

Kelly Hughes

As a crystal and metaphysical store, we don’t encounter ‘haters’ in the traditional sense, but we do occasionally cross paths with non-believers. We don’t take that personally—our path isn’t about convincing everyone to believe in what we do. We’re rooted in the understanding that this life experience is bigger than any one of us. We’ve come to see that our individual journeys are threads in a vast, cosmic tapestry and that truth transcends any single belief system. Read More>> 

Cassandra Houck

Early on in my career my mentor said something that has stuck with me to this day. He said, “You have to be willing to lose. By not trying you have already failed. If you try you at least have the option of succeeding, but if you never try you will always loose.” I look at each opportunity win/loss as a growth moment. I learn from my success as well as my loss.  Read More>>