When They Don’t Believe in Your Dreams
Ot’s an all-too-common story. You’re excited about a new venture, a bold goal, or a shift in your life. Maybe it’s starting a business, building a network marketing team, or committing to a healthier lifestyle for your family. You share your vision with someone you trust, and instead of support, you get doubt.
A raised eyebrow. A dismissive laugh. A flat-out, “I don’t think that’s a good idea.”
It hurts. When the people you care about don’t believe in your dreams, it can feel like a punch to the gut. It’s a weight that can make you question everything. For a moment, you might even start to believe them.
But what if their doubt isn’t about you?
The Root of Their Disbelief
Often, someone’s lack of belief isn’t a reflection of your potential; it’s a reflection of their own. They might be looking at your ambition through the lens of their own fears and past experiences.
- Maybe they tried something similar and failed.
- Maybe they’re afraid you’ll succeed and outgrow them.
- Maybe they just don’t understand the kind of vision it takes to be a dadpreneur, a mumprenur, or a health-focused individual who’s completely changing the game for their family.
- maybe they are unwilling to look outside the box they have lived in for many years now.
Their doubt is a fence they’ve built around their own dreams, and they’re trying to convince you to stay on the same side.
The Moment You Decide to Press On
This is the most critical moment of your journey. It’s the fork in the road where you decide to either give up or press on.
For entrepreneurs and network marketers, this is where you stop seeking validation and start focusing on your mission. You stop trying to convince them and start proving it to yourself. You build that business plan. You make that first cold call. You share your passion with a new person.
For parents and families trying to create a healthier future, this is where you stand firm in your decision. When you’re packing a nutrient-rich lunch instead of a processed one, or you’re skipping screen time for a family walk, you’re not doing it for anyone else’s approval. You’re doing it for the health and well-being of the people who matter most.
Your Journey, Your Rules
Remember, your goals are a map only you can read. They might not see the destination, but you do. The person you are becoming is someone who doesn’t need permission to chase their dreams.
The truth is, some people will only believe in you once they see the results. So let your actions be your answer. Keep building, keep learning, and keep growing.
The most powerful form of belief doesn’t come from others; it comes from within. So when they tell you they don’t believe in your goals, just smile and get back to work.
Your future self will thank you for it.
I was around those types of people for years those who really didn’t want to believe in me even achieving a weight loss or improving my own health. they just constantly smashed the goal against the rocks.
I’ve told some acquaintances about a model railway that want to build only to hear do You know how big that will be.
It’s those times where you really have to push on and walk away. walk away from those who say no to Joining Your journey even though You care about them.
Comment bellow 👇 with times You have had to walk away and just keep on going.
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