Protect Your Dream From Toxic People
Feb 19, 2024 3:00 pm
PROTECT YOUR DREAM FROM TOXIC PEOPLE
You're filled with excitement about a newfound dream that has given you a sense of direction in life after feeling stuck for a while.
Whether you've just finished school, become disillusioned with your current job, or you're searching for purpose, you've had a breakthrough. You've discovered a talent or a part of yourself that has lit up a new path for your future. Naturally, you're compelled to share this revelation with your family, friends, and even strangers.
However, sharing your dream with the wrong individuals can be dangerous. Their negativity could dampen your enthusiasm and crush your dream. I want to talk about the importance of guarding your dreams against negative influences. I remember when I led a corporate life, confined to a cubicle, and eager to work on my personal development.
My colleague, whom we'll call Miss R, noticed my drive and questioned it. When I shared my aspirations of starting my own business as a speaker and author, she warned me about the risks, citing her sister's tragic experience. Despite her discouraging words, I remained steadfast in my pursuit. Some time later, after keeping my plans to myself and enjoying a productive break focused on growth, I returned to find that Miss R, having worked there for many years, was laid off.
This experience opened my eyes to the risks of complacency in a corporate job and fortified my resolve to pursue my dreams. It taught me how to protect my dream from toxic people through a process I will share with you.
To ensure that you guard your dreams from negative influences, it's crucial not to disclose your dreams to those who might diminish or ruin them due to their negativity. Protecting your dreams from such toxic individuals involves a process I call "Dream Vetting."
So, how does it work?
When you're contemplating sharing your dream with someone, whether a stranger, a family member, or a friend, you must first evaluate their disposition toward their own dreams. Ask them, "What vision do you have for your life, and do you have a plan to accomplish it?"
If they lack direction or a plan, it's likely they could project their envy or negativity onto you, crushing your dreams with discouragement. Instead, reserve your dreams for those who show they have clear visions, concrete plans, and are actively pursuing their goals. Such individuals are more likely to understand the struggle and offer support rather than undermine your efforts.
The second thing you want to find out is whether that person is taking action toward a dream because action signifies commitment. See if the person has any evidence of progress, like published work or active participation in relevant communities. If the person is taking action, it's an opportunity to have an ally who encourages you as you pursue your dream.
However, if that person is not, their dream is only a wish they have no true desire to realize through action. A person can become toxic towards you if they see that you are ambitious about your dream because it will remind them of all the things they know they should be doing to realize their own but fail to put in the effort. This can cause the person to try to discourage you at any opportunity that presents itself because they would rather see you fail and be at their level than reach your potential.
That is why it's important to shield your dreams from toxic people and share them only with those who are also purposefully chasing their own dreams, have actionable plans, and demonstrate progress towards achieving them. Your dreams are precious, and sharing them selectively can help you stay motivated and ultimately achieve the greatness within you because You Are WORTHY TO BE GREAT!
P.S. If you are struggling with Toxic People and lack the self-discipline and confidence to keep them from affecting your life with their negativity. My new book “WORTHY TO BE GREAT: How to Build Self-Discipline to Achieve Your Greatness” will provide you with additional tactics that will allow you to do so.
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