The Naysayer

Naysayer (n): one who denies, refuses, opposes, or is skeptical or cynical about something. (Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary)

Ah, yes. We’ve all come across naysayers at some point in our lives. In fact, even some people we consider close friends happen to be the biggest naysayers out there. One thing’s for sure, we shouldn’t give in to these naysayers. Constant talks about “be practical” or “don’t keep so many expectations” and baloney of that sort. It really annoys me. I mean, it’s not my fault you’re not an optimist. According to some people, naysayers are those people lurking in the shadows trying to pull you down from all the good things you happen to be experiencing. The troll at the bottom of the bridge so to speak. “Hey man, I don’t have any dreams of my own. I like to be so negative all the time. I don’t like other people being so happy and content with their lives so I love to give them my negative energy.” Now that’s what I think a naysayer is. On the outside, a smug kind of guy who’s indifferent to other’s dreams and aspirations. On the inside however, an insecure little child who never even tried to have good solid goals in life or even strong passion for a subject. A smarty pants Mr. Know-It-All, a rocket scientist. A naysayer always thinks he knows it all. Dreams don’t come true huh? Well, they do. If you work hard enough. Naysayers are just plain old, boring. Steer away.

I say, if you have passion for something, you WILL find a way to fulfill it. Take cars for example. There are A LOT of people who just LOVE cars. Cars is their passion. Now, you probably see on TV the different people with their Porsche’s, Lambo’s, Maserati’s and what not. You think to yourself, “Hey, if they achieved their dreams and passions, so can I.” Once you’ve made that mindset, there isn’t a naysayer in the world that can tell you otherwise. If there’s a will, there’s a way. Optimism is the key weapon to be used in the battle against Naysayer-ism. Don’t be demotivated or lose hope. So what if somebody says it can’t be done, do it anyway and prove that….basket, wrong.

 

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