Haters are going to Hate

They will be everywhere. Haters. Naysayers.  Those who will spread fear and doubt. Definition: a person who habitually expresses negative or pessimistic views. These people take many forms.  They can be your acquaintances, close friends, or even your own family. It is okay keep them around. They will make you stronger in your goals. You will want to prove them wrong. It is always good to be around people that doubt you. Keep them in the periphery. Every now and then you need to hear the doubt to make you work harder to set your future path in place. Just remember, use their doubt as fuel to drive you forward.  Prove them wrong.  

I just found out that UCLA was on Forbes list for best value colleges. Number one! That means first place in the country! I always knew my roots. I came from an institution that was first to 100 NCAA champions. Kareem Abdul Jabbar spoke at my commencement ceremony. Greatness was in my DNA from my families history risking their lives to come to this country. Then I went onto USC Dental School that had a rich history of dentistry. I knew my ability and I was confident.

There will always be people that want to cut you down. Break your confidence. I had a small gap in my career before starting the Army. People asked if I was nervous. I was not. Does a dentist forget how to do dentistry after they take a vacation or after the weekend? You can see where I am going with this. 

I just wanted to remind everyone to stay true to themselves. Don't worry what the person next to you is doing. Focus on yourself. That is all you can control. Negativity may be around you, but don't let it get you down. Focus on your goals. Focus on the finish. Know yourself, where you came from, and where you are going!