While writing and self-publishing my last book,
instead of receiving positive remarks many of the comments were negative. People don’t
want you to attempt to do what they don’t have the patience or interest to do.
Those
sometimes well-meaning comments were tough on me because I was doing something meaningful
for myself and my core audience. Those naysayers could have been roadblocks,
despite the hurt- I forged ahead.
I
accomplished my goal and succeeded in realizing I could create a future platform
of income simply by persisting in my desire to do something meaningful.
Those same
people now say: “I can’t believe you did
that. I couldn’t have done it.”
The truth is
those folks won’t take the time, do the research or take a chance of doing
something they’ve never done before. They’ve convinced themselves to accept mediocrity.
It’s easy to
live a daily routine and never challenge yourself. Living in the Rust Belt has taught us to follow the
instruction manual. We aren’t supposed to step outside the box or think for ourselves.
We might fail and in the process actually learn something new and discover we
are capable of doing things we never thought possible.
No, we’re
better off shackled to a job we hate in order to survive, until we are no
longer useable or have too much tenure; then we are tossed to the curb and
replaced with a younger employee.
I believe there
is a huge difference between surviving and living. The difference between
living your dreams and living to dream is distinct. Living in the Rust Belt has
stolen the dreams for many over the years and all that remains is a broken spirit.
“The person who says
something is impossible should not interrupt the person who is doing it.” - Chinese proverb
I no longer
accept “side offers” or wish to join someone’s fantasy league. I refuse to allow anyone to derail my plans or break my spirit.
In the
months ahead, I will accomplish many new goals to help those in need of turning
their lives around. The need for hope in the Rust Belt is great and the chance to start a new journey and assist
people in creating opportunity in their lives is exciting!
Stay tuned
for more information in another upcoming
blog.
Each blog I post, I usually publish thinking ,"Well, if nothing else it was therapeutic to write." I am always surprised when others appreciate it. You never know how God will use your efforts. Press on, good job.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind words. You are correct, things unexpected come when least expected. Jim
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