"Prove them wrong!" - Futurist Jim Carroll
Your life is often defined by a series of barriers established by someone other than yourself.
The barriers are established by them to tell you that you can't accomplish something - prove them wrong!
That you don't have the skills. Prove them wrong!
That your idea won't work. Prove them wrong!
You are being too ambitious. Prove them wrong!
Your goals are too big. Prove them wrong!
That you are doomed to fail. Prove them wrong!
You’re dreaming too big. Prove them wrong!
They believe it’s impossible. Prove them wrong!
They doubt your dedication. Prove them wrong!
They think you lack the experience. Prove them wrong!
They assume you’re not capable. Prove them wrong!
They don’t see your potential. Prove them wrong!
They claim it’s never been done before. Prove them wrong!
Or they say you’re too young. Prove them wrong!
They say you’re too old. Prove them wrong!
They question your resilience. Prove them wrong!
They think you’re not smart enough. Prove them wrong!
Or that you’re just wasting time. Prove them wrong!
That it's too soon. Prove them wrong.
They'll suggest that you'll just give up. Prove them wrong!
They believe you’re out of your league. Prove them wrong!
They say you’re not creative enough. Prove them wrong!
Or they don’t believe in your vision. Prove them wrong!
They think you’re taking too big a risk. Prove them wrong!
They assume your passion will fade. Prove them wrong!
Or they suggest that you won’t follow through. Prove them wrong!
Often they'll say it's just a phase. Prove them wrong!
They think you’re not serious enough. Prove them wrong!
Some will tell you that you lack the courage. Prove them wrong!
They think one person can’t make a difference. Prove them wrong!
They believe you’re not strong enough. Prove them wrong!
They think you’re not ready. Prove them wrong!
They don’t think you can handle the pressure. Prove them wrong!
Many will bet that you’ll lose focus. Prove them wrong!
They say you’re aiming too high. Prove them wrong!
They think you won’t finish what you started. Prove them wrong!
They don’t see the value in what you are suggesting. Prove them wrong!
They believe you’ll never overcome the challenges. Prove them wrong!
They say you’re not disciplined enough. Prove them wrong!
They think you’re not passionate enough. Prove them wrong!
They say you’ll never leave a mark. Prove them wrong!
They think you won’t make it to the top. Prove them wrong!
Because they’re wrong.
Right?
Futurist Jim Carroll has proven to be right many, many times.