You don’t actually need anyone’s permission to succeed
Do you know how to succeed when other people don’t believe in you? This can be a difficult situation to navigate, especially if you’re not the most confident person in the world. But there are ways you can get through a situation like this and come out the other side a stronger, more confident, self-assured person.
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How to Succeed – in Brief – When Others Don’t Believe In You
- Believe in yourself
- Set realistic goals
- Take action
- Don’t let others discourage you
- Surround yourself with positive people
- Don’t give up
The Nitty Gritty on How to Succeed
It can be so tough to succeed when people don’t believe in you; primarily, it can make you feel like you’re not good enough and that you’ll never achieve your goals. However, it’s important to remember this: you don’t actually need anyone’s permission to succeed. You can do it on your own terms.
Let’s delve into the details and discuss what it does take to succeed and how to go about it.
1. Believe in Yourself
This is the most important thing to remember: you have to believe in yourself. If you don’t believe in you, no one else will, so take some time to focus on your strengths and what you’re good at. And keep reminding yourself that you’re capable of achieving your goals.
2. Start By Setting Realistic Goals
When you’re setting goals, it’s important to make sure they’re realistic. If they’re too ambitious for the short term, then you’re more likely to get discouraged and give up. So always start smaller with goals that you can achieve. Once you’ve achieved those, you can begin to set much bigger goals.
3. Take Action If You Really Want to Succeed
While this may seem obvious, it’s not enough to just believe in yourself and set goals – you also need to take action. Don’t wait for someone to give you permission to start working towards your goals. Just start taking steps towards them, even if it’s just one tiny step at a time.
4. Don’t Let Others Discourage You
There will always be people who try to discourage you from achieving your goals. Sometimes it’s because they don’t want you to ‘move away’ from them. They may have the idea that becoming successful in your chosen field will somehow change you, or that you’ll leave them behind.
If someone tells you that you’re not good enough, or that you won’t succeed, don’t let them get to you. It’s hard, but it’s also essential. Just let others have their opinions while you focus on your goals and continue working hard.
5. Surround Yourself with Positive People
We’ve discussed this in previous articles, but it’s always worth repeating: it’s important to surround yourself with positive people who believe in you. These are the people who will support you and help you stay motivated. So, find a group of friends or mentors who can help keep you motivated.
6. A Coach or Mentor Could Help
A mentor or life/business coach can provide you with guidance and support, help you stay motivated, and keep you accountable. It’s someone to go to when you feel out of your comfort zone, need advice, or perhaps just need a kick up the backside.
7. Support Groups to Help You Succeed
There are many support groups out there; finding one that can support you in what you want to achieve can be life-changing. Organisations such as LinkedIn can help you find support groups online or in your area.
Alternatively, search for entrepreneur sites where you’ll find like-minded people. And if there isn’t already a group, think about setting one up! It doesn’t have to be too time-consuming, especially if meetings are done online, and you could gain an awful lot from it.
8. Feed Your Mind
Read books and articles, and watch videos about success. There is so much inspirational stuff out there that can provide you with your own inspiration and motivation. Check out our Amazon suggested reading list for ideas. And reading about others who have overcome obstacles to become successful can really help you believe in yourself.
9. Take Breaks
It’s essential to take breaks from work, especially if you’re ever feeling overwhelmed. Taking a short walk to clear your head, or just enjoying a leisurely cup of coffee, can be enough to get your creative juices flowing again.
10. Visualise Your Success
If you’re normally into Law of Attraction and manifesting, you’re probably already used to visualising your dreams and goals. But if you’re new to it, it’s worth spending time learning about the subject. Visualising yourself achieving your goals can be a powerful tool, and it can help to keep you focused and motivated.
11. Don’t Give Up
When you feel like giving up it’s important to remember that success doesn’t happen overnight. It takes time, effort, and perseverance, so don’t give up on your dreams. Keep working hard and you will get there.
12. And Finally
Setting up some goal-achieving treats in advance gives you something to work towards. When you reach a milestone, acknowledge and celebrate it, for no other reason than you deserve it. This alone can help motivate you to continue on your journey.
Succeeding when people don’t believe in you can be tough, but it doesn’t have to stop you. In fact, success is all the sweeter when you’ve proved to yourself just what you can achieve.
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