When ever you are out to achieve any meaningful endevour , you will definitely meet skepticism and criticism from those closest to you. You will be faced with questions like;
“How are you going to save for retirement? I heard that 8 out of 10 businesses fail. This is temporary, right? Until you get a real job?”
Every comment from those well-meaning people eroded the confidence and motivation you may have amassed after countless hours of research and preparation.You will be made to feel as though you were paddling upstream in a raging river—and no one was there to lend a hand. In order for you to avoid the aforementioned pitfalls, the following advice can be of help.
1. Define Your Purpose
Clearly state what you want to accomplish and why. To stay motivated, your reasons must match your core values and passion. Then, write down your mission and post it near your computer where you will be able to see it during the tough times.
“A small body of determined spirits fired by an unquenchable faith in their mission can alter the course of history.” – Mahatma Gandhi
2. Don’t justify your goal
The more you try to explain why you were pursuing your goal, the less confident you become about your ability to succeed, and the more your motivation suffer.
You’re not obligated to explain or justify your goal. Focus on how to achieve what you desire rather than on how to get external approval to pursue your mission.
3. Don’t reveal too much too soon
Don't be carried away by the excitement of your new venture that you couldn’t resist sharing the good news with those around you.Instead of receiving encouragement, you will often received criticism.
The reality is that many people in your life will find fault with your goal, will warn you to “be careful,” or will share a story of someone who failed when trying to achieve a similar goal.
That’s a sure way to kill your motivation, especially when it hasn’t gathered enough positive momentum to withstand criticism.
In the beginning stages of your project, it’s best to write your ultimate goal in a private journal and keep your ideas to yourself. Let your confidence and motivation build up before you share the news.
4. Connect With Like-minded People
Think about it. If you surround yourself with people who are driven to succeed, who are passionate about what they do, and highly energetic then that, in itself, is contagious. Passion and energy and intertwined.They work together to breed success. Hanging out with successful people breeds success. As we are constantly told as children – “practice makes perfect”. The more you talk positively, the more you imagine and discuss options, the more you brainstorm and believe in the possible, the more likely you are to achieve. And guess what, in my experience successful people like helping others achieve. In fact, you are likely to reach your next level of success at a faster rate by surrounding yourself with like-minded people and having the consequent positive mindset.seek the company of those are most likely to support you. Attend networking meetings, join a mastermind group or connect with a mentor. Create a strong support network to tap into during your journey.
5. Spend time in solitude
As important as it was for you to meet new people, you will find the answers to your biggest questions when you remove yourself from the noise and spent time alone.
You don’t need to escape to a deserted island for a week. Even an hour away from technology and other people will allow you to achieve the peaceful state of mind you need to create a winning strategy. You’ll feel more motivated to go on when you become confident about your plan of action.
“The monotony and solitude of a quiet life stimulates the creative mind.” – Albert Einstein
6. Find Those Who Have Succeeded In Your Field And Learn From Them.
The best antidote for the doomsday scenarios the critics describe to you is a story of triumph.
Find the top five players in your industry and follow their footsteps. sign up for their training programs and model what they had done in their business. place your attention on the amazing results they have achieved. They can become one of your main sources of motivation.
Today, make a list of 5 to 10 people who have achieved a similar goal to yours, and learn from them. Just like you, they were probably bombarded with criticism. But they made it, and so can you!
7. Celebrate small successes
You need to create a log of small wins, which must be updated at regular intervals. kept track of new software applications you just learned, people you recently connected with, and training modules you just completed. Even cleaning of inbox can make it to the list!
When your confidence and motivation is being threatened, you need to realize how much you had already accomplished. That would become an instant motivation booster.
Keep track of your accomplishments—even those that seem insignificant. A small win might end up having a big impact on your success.
Criticism is one of the major motivation killers, but if you’re prepared, you won’t be a victim of the critics. Stay focused on the end goal and find joy in every step of the journey!
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