Fear and Loved Ones

I’ve learned something important recently. I’ve learned that the ones closest in my life will doubt my aspirations and dreams. It’s not that they don’t think that I can live out my dreams or accomplish my desires, it’s that they are afraid of me failing and getting hurt. This all seems very normal.

It’d be easy to listen to them. After all, they care about me; it’s easier to trust someone when they know that they care about you. When you were a child, if your mother told you not to put your hand on the hot stove, it was for a very good reason. You trusted her, because after all, she is your mother.

But, It’s important to not let the fears of our loved ones permeate our drive. Our loved ones are not us. They are not entrepreneurs. They don’t have the same thrill for risk that we do. They seek safety and refuge in a steady paycheck, whereas we seek the hustling of business. They seek promotions, benefits, and raises. We seek growth, the emotional roller coaster, and profits.

They are not us. Their fear must be seen as just that. Ignore it and prosper.