Greetings, friend :) Welcome back to my channel 
The topic of discussion today revolves around being your true self and ignoring the naysayers as you saw from reading the title. I'm sure you've heard friends or loved ones over the years tell you to "just be yourself" or "don't change who you are". I have heard these sayings myself because people want me to express who I really am inside and who I was born to be.... or do they?
You see, being your true self comes with consequences. The consequences usually show up in the form of naysayers who ridicule you for being who you truly are. You will encounter this scenario throughout your life journey where people approach you, normally close friends and family, and tell you to be yourself and to never change.
That's all fine and dandy, but for one thing... growth is healthy. Staying the same will simply keep you in the same circumstances that you are in at this current moment in time. While you definitely want to be your authentic, true self, you also want to be in a constant state of growth and maturity as you acquire new information and experience new adventures.
The naysayers, the people who ridicule you for being yourself, are doing so because it is a reflection of themselves and how they feel in comparison to you. Think about this... when you are in a constant state of growth and are becoming more confident, more healthy, more wealthy, and more successful than a friend or family member, that person or group of people may feel uncomfortable. They may feel uneasy because you are growing and they are stuck in their current state.
The ridicule, the name calling, the gossip behind your back, is not because of you, it is because of their own thoughts, beliefs, and current status in comparison to yours. So, instead of looking inward and choosing to grow as well, the naysayers will simply throw words or accusations at you because it's the easy road to take.
Throughout my entrepreneurial journey which has lasted a handful of years, I've had many people who just don't understand what I do. They don't understand what I do online or why I do it. They want me to follow the status quo and do whatever society deems normal in order to make a living. I've faced my fair share of ridicule because of that.
But you know what... I'm ok with that. Because the vision I have for my family, for my friends, for my community, and for the world, surpasses any and all ridicule that I will ever receive for walking a different path. The dreams and the future that is set before me is far greater than any words or accusations that are thrown at me.
So how do you ignore the naysayers and be your true self? You focus on what is ahead. You focus on the future that awaits you when you consistently live up to your full potential. You drown out the noise that you hear from people who might be close to you by recognizing the amazing gifts and talents that you are blessed with.
When you do this, you are going to go very far in your business, in your relationships, in your spiritual walk, in your health, and many other areas of your life. Realize how much you have to offer and the extreme level of impact that you can make on the world. Even if you encourage one person today, that is making a huge impact in someone's life.
So I encourage you, friend, to be your true self today, tomorrow, and the day after that. There will be naysayers, but drown out their noise with the cry of victory.
Peace.
P.S. Share your thoughts with me below. I can't wait to see them :)
Looking to take your Steem experience to the next level? Join other Steemians live for one of the biggest events of the year...Steem Creators Conference and SMT Summit taking place September 5-8, 2018. Grab your spot while you still can.
▶️ DTube
▶️ IPFS