Have you had your daily dose?

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Have you had your daily dose? You know the one I mean. The one where everyone around you is completely negative about what you have chosen to do in life. They are the ones who are always looking for the immediate security in whatever they do. They are the ones who think that a steady job with a steady income that just gets you from paycheck to paycheck and barely able to pay the basic biills much less have anything leftover for anything else. Have you had your daily dose of negativity? Have you had your daily dose of that won't work? Have you had your dailly dose of you can do better?


These are all questions we must face everyday. How you respond to them is an entirely different matter. Do you agree with their assessment of what is best for you or do you just thank them for their opinion? Do you find a way to politely tell them that you are happly with your choice of careers or do you tell them to take a hike?


Like you I get my daily dose of negativity but I have found that if I smile at them and acknowledge that I have heard what they have to say with understanding they just look at me as if to say "You are hurting yourself and your loved ones." They most often go about their business without having disturbed my peace of mind about what I am doing. We at Wealthy Affilliate take a longer view of what is appropriate for us and our families. As long as your bills are paid and you are healthy while you are building your business then you have nothing to be concerned about except building your business. That is why most people always have a smile on their face with a knowing look of satisfaction they have taken the steps necessary to insure their success for years to come.

So the next time someone is doing their best to give you your daily dose, just remember you are looking years down the road.

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Jerry

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Thanks for the good thoughts, Jerry. It's very true that we each face our "Negative Ned's" often if not every day. Sometimes just the loaded question is, "Are you making any money yet?" My husband is like that. He just doesn't understand what is taking so long. I mean, jeez, I've been at it for almost 3 months now. LOL!! I should be rolling in the money by now, right? Hah!! I just smile, like you say to do, and say that patience is a virtue. He'll be less pessimistic one of these days.

Have a good rest of your week.

Candice

And then he will ask why you didn't do this before.
Jerry

So true. LOL!

Great read Jerry. I haven't had it today (8:30a) but pessimism especially from those close to you can be very disheartening. I've learned that I have to not only weigh the possible outcomes and risks involved with making a decision but also pray and have faith that the risk will be worth it. All the best!
Ash

Ash, those closest to us have the ability to hurt us the most. As you said when you pray for guidance it will be given to you.
Jerry

Hello Jerry,
I often get my daily dose with- you will never earn anything on the internet. It is just a easte of time. I just smile and carry on anyway. I am here to enjoy life and I enjoy what I am doing at the moment so no amount of negativity will change my mind.

Derek

Good for you Derek
Jerry

Thanks Jerry

Derek

Jerry that's an awesome daily dose.
Negativity is all around us. You have jealous and envious people that are also so called cyber bullies and off line Bullies. What will we do without them, they are here just for one purpose, and that is to try and fill your mind up with their insecurity and helplessness.

What I do for people like that is I say, "I'm very sorry that you are having a bad day, and keep stepping.

I don't have time for negative people. I think you got it going on and know body can take it away either.

Cheers,

Blessings

Louisa b

I like the way you think and respond to negative influences.
Jerry

Hi Jerry, I liked "your daily dose" my daughter is my teacher at times, she says "interesting point of view" it says she has heard but not saying what she thinks.
We do have different points of view at times. but it's not wrong, it's just a choice heh?
Good post, nice piccys.
Cheers Jae ☼

Jerry great words my man! Yes those negatives are 80% of humans! Rejoice my brother, they live in a world of certainty. That certainty keeps them security in their mind.

You my friend embraces "uncertainty" and that is mighty exciting don't you think. You have gotten out of the box.

Be different, be unique, be humble and the world is full of excitement buddy!

We both have come a long way. Do remember where you came from and look at you now my brother!

You and I will see the other side soon! Maybe you already have
but I know I will experience it too!

Great article my brother!

Frank

Thanks Frank. We may have already seen each other. The world is so full of those who seek security in life but if we look at history no one had any certainty until the 20th century now it falls to us to undo the wrong training we all received when we were growing up. It is up to us and people like us to change the way the next generation thinks.
Jerry

True words of wisdom my dear friend!

Frank

Yes lets move the earth! lols!!!!!

I haven’t heard anything negative yet because I’m new. My friends have asked me how much $$ I’ve made so far and I smile and say it takes time just like opening up a business. Then I proceed to say how much I love doing this.

I can’t wait to show them my numbers!! :)

Kristy

Yes, I get that all the time. Enough to prove them wrong & unproductive themselves.
Negativity can produce success in some cases.
Jae ☺

Stay awesome and keep moving forward.
Jerry

I have the negative Nancy’s in my life , I’ve just learned to tell them nothing about what’s mine . I think it’s harder for people who ate more open ..... it creates room for negativity be feedback but that’s only my own view and mostly cause I can’t cut those kinds of people out seeing as they are close family to me or my husband.

The negative Nancy's only know how to say no. They need to be taught how to say yes.
Jerry

I hear ya! Some people are so negative that they couldn’t receive a blessing if it slapped them in the face! The thing is if you truly believe what you’re doing is right with a solid plan it doesn’t matter what anyone has to say! What until they see you cash in!
All the best,
Marcus

"If it slapped them in the face?" I love it and truly believe it......you made me smile!
Good comment...........
Laurel

I've learned to slowly remove those type of people from my life. All they really want is someone else to feel like they feel...........not my job!

I find surrounding myself with positive, creative people easier on the mind. Not that I throw the pessimists alway altogether, after all one, for me has been one of my best friends for years, but I take her in small doses That I can handle, because if we keep the time short the subject doesn't get around to me and mine, just her!

In my sales career, I've dealt with some of the most negative people who told me "No" hundreds, if not thousands of times. They all came around......mostly to their surprise. In the process they learned to look at things in a different way. And somehow managed to thank me! Imagine that!

Yes, they're definitely out there, but you're right about a smile "taming" them.

Jerry, good thoughts/words to live by!

Laurel

I thank you for your insight as to what I was saying.
Jerry

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