avatarEphraim Champion

Summary

The author encourages perseverance and self-belief in pursuit of one's dreams, despite the hardships and naysayers, emphasizing the importance of individual action for humanity's progress.

Abstract

The text is an impassioned call to action, urging readers not to succumb to negativity or the ease of conformity. It acknowledges the difficulty of achieving dreams but insists on the possibility of exceptional success. The author expresses a desire to see individuals succeed and become inspirational figures, countering a perceived trend of weakness in society. They caution against passively accepting discouragement from those who have not achieved similar goals and stress the importance of personal responsibility in the pursuit of success. The message is clear: one must be steadfast, ignore unfounded advice, and avoid the trap of self-doubt to accomplish their dreams, which ultimately benefits not just the individual but humanity as a whole.

Opinions

  • The author believes that achieving dreams is a difficult but crucial endeavor for personal and societal growth.
  • They assert that many people who offer discouragement have not attempted similar feats and therefore their opinions should not be heeded.
  • There is a concern that society is becoming too complacent and that individuals must strive to be extraordinary to stand out.
  • The author emphasizes that self-belief and determination are essential, as external support may be minimal.
  • They suggest that failure is only meaningful if one does not succeed, and even then, the attempt is likely worthwhile.
  • The text conveys that individuals should not be easily swayed by others' negativity and should remain focused on their goals.
  • Success is portrayed as a personal journey, with the potential to inspire others and contribute to human advancement.

I’m Never Going To Tell You That You Can’t Do It

Most people who discourage you haven’t done it themselves, so why listen to them?

Photo by Bruce Christianson on Unsplash

The road may be hard. No, it will be hard. I’ll be here to remind you of how hard that road is, day in and day out. However, I’m never going to tell you it’s impossible.

In fact, I want to see you do it. I want to see you be the rare few or the only one. I want you to be exceptional. Humans aren’t interesting, which means you can be. This means you can stick out from the pack.

I want you to succeed because every time someone who has a dream and ends up accomplishing it is another step in the right direction for humanity.

I’m concerned for the human race. I fear that even though there are grinders out there who are consistently pushing the envelope, it will be to no avail. I fear that too many of us are becoming weak-minded, growing up weak-minded, accepting weak-minded beliefs.

Too many of us have become soft. Too many of us accept what we’ve been handed. Too many of us are stuck in our dreams. Too many of us lie to ourselves by saying we will be okay if things don’t work out.

Too many of us die with regret.

Be mindful of what information you allow into your ear. You can hear things from others, but that doesn’t mean you have to listen and follow their advice.

There are too many people who haven’t done it who will tell you it can’t be done. Why listen to them? What do they know?

What good is it for you to discourage yourself? Do you think anyone who has accomplished anything listened to people who said they couldn’t accomplish it? If no one tries, who will?

Don’t be foolish. Don’t be easily persuaded. Don’t give in to temptation and procrastination. Be stubborn on the path to your dreams.

You have to believe in yourself because no one else does. Not really, anyway. Everyone has their own problems to worry about, which makes me wonder why people spend time concerning themselves with you and telling you what you can and can’t do in the first place.

At the end of the day, no one cares until you succeed. They will either be happy for you or jealous, but that has nothing to do with you.

Keep grinding, dream-chaser. You are a soldier who follows their own orders.

Remember: It’s only a worthless failure if you don’t succeed, and even then, it will most likely still have been worth it. Either way, it sounds like you don’t have a choice to me. Chase your dream and accomplish it because there’s nothing better to do. Chase your dream and accomplish it because you are capable, and people hardly acomplish anything. Chase your dream and encourage others that they can accomplish their’s as well. Actualizing dreams makes the world go round.

Motivation
Personal Development
Personal Growth
Life Lessons
Self Improvement
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