At some point, you’ll hear it.
“You can’t.”
“You won’t.”
And most of the time, it has nothing to do with you. It’s their own fear talking.
Over the years, I’ve come to see doubt as fuel. Not something to silence, but something to channel. Every sceptic I’ve met has pushed me to sharpen my vision and work even harder.
Here’s what I’ve learned from those moments:
✅ Embrace the Scepticism
Big goals attract resistance. If people doubt you, take it as a sign you’re on the right track.
✅ Prove Yourself Right
Forget proving them wrong. Focus on proving yourself right. That shift in mindset changes everything.
✅ Stay Committed to the Long Game
Doubt fades. Results last. Keep showing up, even when others stop watching.
✅ Use Criticism as a Filter
Not all criticism is negative. Some might reveal blind spots. Learning which to ignore and which to learn from is part of the process.
The truth is, doubt never really goes away. But it can work in your favour — if you know how to respond.
What’s one moment when someone’s doubt helped you level up? – Ali Aydan
Ali Aydan: How to Turn Doubt into a Driving Force
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