Those Who Dare To Be Different, Beware: You’ll be Feared, Hated, and Respected
Whenever someone steps off the path, steps out of line, goes left when others go right, and breaks out of the herd formation, that person is either 1.) feared 2.) hated or 3.) respected — sometimes a combination of the three.
Why Are They Feared?
They are feared because people naturally dislike change. They don’t want to see someone doing something that makes them think in a new — a disturbing / disrupting — way. They are feared because they don’t understand why in the world a person would want to do something different when there’s already a perfectly “acceptable” and “ordinary” way of doing it… that’s already in place. Because people fear what they don’t understand. They shun those that dare to be different, because, in their hearts, they don’t have the courage to be different.
Why Are They Hated?
And that fear turns into contempt and hatred for such a disruptor who dare step out of the sheep herd. People hate people who are doing things that they are lacking — so in order to compensate for that “lacking” they project hatred, fueled by jealously. People hate those who come up with radical approaches that totally displace former notions and former concepts. Most of the time, that hate is so strong that that person will — for whatever reason — do everything in their power to prevent you from pushing forward with your ideas. They’ll curse you behind your back, they’ll tell others not to believe in you, and they’ll look for anyway to destroy you and your plans.
Why do They Respect You?
However, you’ll always have those who respect what you are doing and admire your courage for being different — for stepping out of line. Those that fear and hate you many even respect you, but, of course, they’ll never let you know that. Just trust that many of your enemies actually have tremendous “secret” respect for you. Those who respect what you are doing will remain in your corner and you’ll have their support to help push you forward no matter what’s to come. These special people are the ones who can see that sparkle in your eye when you speak about your idea, plans, philosophy, project, etc. They can feel that overwhelming energy radiating from every cell of your body. They can see you light-up and glow with passion and enthusiasm as you grow and your project matures. These people are your gold — hold onto them and never take them for granted. These are your believers.
YOU Decide How You’ll Let People Affect You
Remember, that you hold the power. The army of people out there who hate what you are doing and fear what you are doing are just people with opinions. The smart person would actually respect those naysayser and listen to what they are saying, even though you may not agree with them and though many of them will be aggressive and totally out of whack. Still, listen to their words but don’t let those words throw you off. If you do, then they’ve accomplished what they have set out to do: dishearten and dispirit you. And those that support you and believe in you, cherish those people and stay close to them. They’ll help keep you going in so many ways.
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