Disliked and misunderstood

Tuesday, July 30

Are you okay with being disliked and misunderstood?

That’s not a fun question to wrestle with, but it is a must when it comes to getting better.

Because here’s the truth: when you decide to pursue growth, certain decisions are required. Decisions that others won’t understand. Decisions that others will question. Decision that will create tension. Decisions that will be inconvenient for some people around you.

And what you do with that tension determines whether or not you get better. If you can wrestle with and accept, your potential is unlimited. But if you get derailed by it, your growth is limited.

Being misunderstood is fine. Other people are not on your path. They don’t need to understand and you don’t need to get their approval or understanding for your pursuit of growth. Would it be nice? Sure, but it’s not necessary.

Being disliked is a different story. It stings. It makes you question if you are who you are and if this pursuit is worth it. The truth is they don’t dislike you, they are wrestling with their own issues. Your discipline exposes their lack of discipline. Your pursuit of growth exposes their pursuit of comfort. And rather than deal with their own issues, they will criticize you and distance themselves from you. Painful but it’s part of the process. Don’t judge them for it. Just stay on your path.

If you want to be understood and liked by everyone, then stay average. Stay comfortable. But if you want to see what’s possible, be ready to ruffle some feathers.
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Keep chopping wood. 🪵🪓

-Kevin