FOUR PART SERIES: Part 1 - you will encounter critics

I think many people have a misconception that when they actually begin on the road to financial freedom that it will be paved with roses, daisy’s and rows of personal cheerleaders. I know I had that idea when I first started to do things differently. It seems every seminar, book etc…outlines what I was to do and who to be to become free, happy and wealthy but almost none outlined or prepared me for the obstacles I had to overcome.

This blog post will be the first in a Series of FOUR outlining common obstacles you can expect and be mentally prepared for as you work towards your Financial Freedom! Even if you read this four part series you will not be exempt from having to overcome these, it just means you will know they are coming and hopefully they won’t slow you down as much!!

The Beginning!

See if this sounds familiar; when the concept of being a millionaire and being free to do what I wanted when I wanted FIRST entered my mind as a remote possibility for my life I was so excited I was bursting at the seams! I didn’t know HOW I was going to do it, but I just knew I was going to make it happen. I was 19 at the time, but I had just put myself on the road of good things to happen, I could feel it! I was so thrilled with my new plans that I was telling EVERYONE!

# 1 OBSTACLE: People will ‘poo poo’ your dreams

Back to the new utopia that had just been planted as a budding seed in my mind. When I was prancing home on my cloud 9, I stopped into my place of work and told my boss my new plans and he right away stomped all over my precious new dreams. I was stunned for a moment that he was not on the same page as me being as he owned his own business and was striving for the wealth I spoke of, but nonetheless I moved on.

I remember my brother telling me once; “why don’t you get a real job, or go back to school”.

Again great advice if you want to be normal, but counter intuitive to the success I wanted to create.

Most people in my life did not understand my goals or dreams and as for REAL genuine support I had to find that elsewhere. It seems odd that is how it is, but I rarely ever come across people who have unconditional, cheerleader support from their closest family and friends. You are truly blessed if that is what you have! If you don’t, finding that elsewhere is what you MUST do!

Critics don’t just show up at the beginning of your journey, they will pop up, and probably when you are most vulnerable.

Here is the good news...if you DON'T have any critics, it's because you are NOT DOING ANYTHING!! Critics show up when you move outside of your and their comfort zone. Leaders will ALWAYS have the MOST critics, it is a sign you are on the RIGHT path!!

Stay strong, ask for support and forge ahead!

The idea of true wealth and freedom had been planted in my mind and was taking root, I was on my journey. I was open and willing to do what was necessary to get there…maybe a little too open…uh oh…next obstacle…coming soon…