So I’ve learned a few things (actually more than a few) over this past month. The only person that can push you, is you. No matter what anyone else says, you’re the driving force of making you stronger and a better person. Also, no matter what anyone says (positive or negative) it basically doesn’t matter…it will only matter if you allow it to affect you.
We are the sum of our choices. Good or bad these choices have made us the person we are today. I’ve seen people regress, or move strongly ahead. Those that have regressed in front of my eyes, well, that has made me extraordinarily sad. Self-proclaimed winners have always been self-loathing idiots on the inside.
The sad thing is, is that people always believe they are right. Their opinion matters above anyone else, even if it’s just that…an opinion. They are too closed minded to see anything else, they pretty much can’t see past themselves…and that’s the saddest part of it all.
So what do you do when negativity rings in your ear? You ignore it…or do what I do, use it as fuel to go faster and be stronger. I always want to be better than I was yesterday or the day before. It’s not good to be stagnant for any period of time. Also, the old adage applies: why put off tomorrow, what you could do today? Know yourself, know your body, know your limits–then go beyond. As long as you know your capabilities, who the hell cares what anyone else thinks or says–it’s just their opinion after all…and sometimes, it doesn’t matter for much.