Dream Stealers
Posted by Brittany Rose on Friday, March 4, 2011
Under: Empower Me
I had a friend text me last night saying: “If you have anything encouraging to say, now would be a good time.” I told him something to the effect of, when the going gets rough your keep pushing ‘cause your blessing is on the other side.
This is extremely uncommon behavior for Jones*. I rarely have to encourage him because he is a self motivated type of person. He is extremely bright, talented, and hard working. He is one of my only friends from high school that has chosen a similar path to mine; the path of “risk,” the path of entrepreneurship. I have no doubt he will be successful. But I knew what he was going through, we all have been to that point. They point where we don’t see the finish line, or the finish line is too far away with too many obstacles in the way.
When I asked him what had brought this flash of doubt into his mind he told me: He had been talking to a good friend, telling his friend of dreams, plans, goals, and ambitions to which his friend replied “are you serious? I think you should go get a well paying job and then go do that.” OUCH!!! But rest ashore we have all been there. I’m sure this person wasn’t trying to be mean or trying to be a dream stealer, I’m sure they love Jones* and want him to have a “safe, secure” life. Problem is they are ignorant to the definition of safe and secure.
In my opinion getting a job, having someone else control your 40 hours of your life a week, having someone else choose how much your paid and when, and then having someone else decide if you will have a job next week, next month, or next year, is not safe or secure. Personally, I rather my livelihood depend on me.
So what should you do when you encounter a dream stealer? Arm yourself with knowledge, and gently enlighten them to why getting a “good paying job” is just not for you. They may agree, they may not. It is not your job to persuade them, but it is your job to let them know if they cannot support what you are doing, you would rather not speak to them about it. Secondly, build a strong support system around you to counter your dream stealers. This isn’t always easy but believe that there are people in your life or being brought into your life that are there to support you and build you up to the level of success that you deserve. Find networking groups for entrepreneurs, speak confidently to friends and family about your dreams, and always have examples of people who have done much more at much younger ages. Perfect example: I saw a movie the other day called “Young Entrepreneur Society” which profiles several young people who have made millions under the age of 18. One sold his grandmothers pancake syrup at the age of 13 for a million dollars. Another built a beanbag chair company that makes him $60 million a year! My point being, if there are people in the world capable of this, why can’t you be capable of accomplishing what it is that you have set your sights on?
If you need some encouragement, I will be happy to help you out too, email me at Brittanyrose_146@msn.com
Make it a great day!!!
This is extremely uncommon behavior for Jones*. I rarely have to encourage him because he is a self motivated type of person. He is extremely bright, talented, and hard working. He is one of my only friends from high school that has chosen a similar path to mine; the path of “risk,” the path of entrepreneurship. I have no doubt he will be successful. But I knew what he was going through, we all have been to that point. They point where we don’t see the finish line, or the finish line is too far away with too many obstacles in the way.
When I asked him what had brought this flash of doubt into his mind he told me: He had been talking to a good friend, telling his friend of dreams, plans, goals, and ambitions to which his friend replied “are you serious? I think you should go get a well paying job and then go do that.” OUCH!!! But rest ashore we have all been there. I’m sure this person wasn’t trying to be mean or trying to be a dream stealer, I’m sure they love Jones* and want him to have a “safe, secure” life. Problem is they are ignorant to the definition of safe and secure.
In my opinion getting a job, having someone else control your 40 hours of your life a week, having someone else choose how much your paid and when, and then having someone else decide if you will have a job next week, next month, or next year, is not safe or secure. Personally, I rather my livelihood depend on me.
So what should you do when you encounter a dream stealer? Arm yourself with knowledge, and gently enlighten them to why getting a “good paying job” is just not for you. They may agree, they may not. It is not your job to persuade them, but it is your job to let them know if they cannot support what you are doing, you would rather not speak to them about it. Secondly, build a strong support system around you to counter your dream stealers. This isn’t always easy but believe that there are people in your life or being brought into your life that are there to support you and build you up to the level of success that you deserve. Find networking groups for entrepreneurs, speak confidently to friends and family about your dreams, and always have examples of people who have done much more at much younger ages. Perfect example: I saw a movie the other day called “Young Entrepreneur Society” which profiles several young people who have made millions under the age of 18. One sold his grandmothers pancake syrup at the age of 13 for a million dollars. Another built a beanbag chair company that makes him $60 million a year! My point being, if there are people in the world capable of this, why can’t you be capable of accomplishing what it is that you have set your sights on?
If you need some encouragement, I will be happy to help you out too, email me at Brittanyrose_146@msn.com
Make it a great day!!!
In : Empower Me