“That’s life…and as funny as it may seem/Some people get their kicks, stompin’ on a dream/But I don’t let it, let it get me down/Cuz this fine ol’ world, just keeps spinning round…”“You’ve got to accentuate the positive/Eliminate the negative/Latch on to the affirmative/And don’t mess with Mr. In-Between.You've got to spread joy up to the maximum/Bring gloom down to the minimum/Have faith or pandemonium/Liable to walk upon the scene”We all know them, the people who get their kicks stomping on our dreams. And it may not even be intentional. I’ve had many people who call themselves my friends who have said negative things or done negative things. I’ve come to realize that being negative is, unfortunately, a part of being human. We have to work actively to become and remain positive, not only about our businesses, but ourselves and our lives. We’ve all had negative comments made to us as we’ve strived to begin and continue working in our businesses. Here are few generic comments that I’m sure you’ve heard made to you or someone you know. “Why are you doing that? Nobody is going to buy something from you they can make themselves.”“Why do your products cost so much? I can get the same thing at the dollar store for cheaper.”“What makes you an expert in XYZ?”“Why should I pay you? You’re my “friend”?“Can I pay you later?” Ok, that last one was a joke, but I’m sure you get what I’m talking about. (smile) I’ve always wondered why it was so easy to cut others down that it was to build them up. And I have the answer, believe it or not…..(drum roll please) It’s because these people do not believe in themselves. And if they don’t believe in themselves, they simply cannot believe in you and your product/service.So when you hear these negative comments, don’t even create negative energy by rebutting or telling them off because that prolongs your dwelling on the negative comments. Shine them on…don’t let them harsh your mellow sista-girls! Remember what comes out of their mouth….is how they really feel about themselves.You know how I deal with these naysayers? I give them little to no ammunition to deal with. To them, business is always great (just cuz I love what I do even if I'm not selling a durn thing). To them, I've always got something in the works (even if it's just ordering a new fragrance). I NEVER complain to them, I NEVER give them any indication that things are going just peachy-super-deliciously fabulously excellently great. And you should do the same. By keeping it positive, I truly believe it will BE positive!Happy business building!
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