How strong are you?

I'm not asking if you can carry 150 lbs. of weight. What I'm

after is your strength of character. How resilient are you to

hang on to your dreams amidst the raging forces of discouragement

and criticisms?

There are far too many individuals who never get to experience

the joy of attaining their desires because other people's

influence has significantly (and sometimes negatively) affected

their crucial decisions.

Are there instances in your life when other people said that

you should not continue your plans because they're never gonna

work? What did you do? Did you continue your endeavors or did

you just follow their command?

If you always adhere to other's beliefs and opinions even though

they are contrary to yours, you're just torturing yourself. It's

like you don't have a mind of your own. You're like a shadow

following the moves of someone else.

You may listen to other people's advices, but never let them

control you. If their advices would contribute to your

success and well being, then by all means follow them. But

if they would hinder you and stray you away from what you

really want in life, then you've got to make a stand and

pursue your heart's aspirations.

Sure there would be criticisms. But if you always avoid

them, then you will never be truly happy.

As one famous person said, "There is a sure way to avoid

criticisms, be nothing and do nothing. This remedy never

fails." True enough.

Take my case.

When I was in first year college, my dad wanted me to shift

my course to Physical Therapy because it was in demand in the

United States at that time. But I wanted to continue my

studies in Accountancy. I remained firm with my decision

and after some negotiations they finally gave in.

Then there's my love life. Chinese tradition states that

Chinese people marry their own kind. (No offense) But I fell

madly in love with this Filipino girl. Despite all the

criticisms, discouragement, and harsh words (pardon me), I

defended my love for her. Right now we're going strong and

my relatives have respected my decision.

You see, if I have given up easily in any of the two scenarios,

I would've deprived myself of joy and contentment in my life.

Sometimes other people's words would cut like a knife. But

never be disheartened. Listen to the voice inside of you.

We will never be able to satisfy everybody because each of

us is unique. We have our own distinct traits and values.

Respect for each other's opinions should be upheld.

With that said, I would like to leave this final message that

sums it all up. Follow your heart and happiness will follow.

Michael Lee is a Certified Public Accountant. He

has written a FR33 report entitled "7 Extremely

Powerful Steps To Get What You Want." Experience

the life-changing power. Send a blank email.

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