Haters Gonna Hate
I've been a Jim Rohn kick this week, and I figured I would finish out this week sharing from Excerpts from The Treasury of Quotes by Jim Rohn.
Jim shared, "The few who do are the envy of the many who only watch". Early in my career, I never really understood the term "haters", and reflecting back it was because I reigned in both my thoughts and actions to appease others. In a personal growth journey of my own over more recent years, the term "haters" has gained more of my attention.
As I've put myself out there, partly to make myself more vulnerable so that I can open myself up to learn more, and because I truly am passionate about helping others, the "haters" have cropped up. I don't share this with many because "haters" are low energy; they can suck the life right out of you if you allow it to happen.
What causes people to hate on your accomplishments and growth? I believe Jim Rohn addresses this in his quote, "The few who do are the envy of many who only watch". People that do not like your success are struggling and watching from the sidelines. They are choosing not to do the activities that you're willing to commit to on a consistent basis. These individuals always run to pleasure, and they never experience the pain, and the benefits from that pain. Envy can unfortunately create people to do things that are not typical.
I've recently had people attack me because of my thoughts and beliefs. They attacked me because of the success I'm having labeling me as an influencer, and suggesting that as an influencer I need to reign in my thoughts and beliefs. Folks, that ain't going to happen. If I believe what I can say or the actions I can take will truly help somebody, I'm going to do it despite your beliefs of how I should conduct myself. My mission and calling is to help as many people as possible.
What I attribute to the growth of "haters" over the years is that I'm doing something right. I am taking a stand for myself, my family, my clients, and my God. I am having success, and they are watching from the sidelines. I am choosing to do what they choose not to do. I am consistent and persevere (recognize I am human and have my off days). The "haters" have the same opportunity, yet they squander every opportunity that is presented. They watch, and they live with envy.
Merriam-Webster defines envy as: the feeling of wanting to have what someone else has.
If you want something in business or life, I encourage you today to get off the sidelines. Stop watching others enjoying the fruits of their labors with the thoughts of "it must be nice". Do something. Take action. Go learn the things that are going to help you have a breakthrough. Hire a coach...I can help you with that one. Have the mindset and take the actions necessary so you too can experience great things.
"Haters" will come, and "haters" will go. Just remember you're still standing.
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