David Brinkley
It's difficult to succeed when you focus on the things people say, or do, that are meant to discourage or maybe even halt your forward progress!
My dad used to say, "It only takes a little bit of cold water to ruin a hot bath, but it takes a whole lot of hot water to fix a cold bath!" He knew that a little bit of "negative" could be very harmful and that at times, it seems next to impossible to assuage the effects of negativity with "positives".
When you've been hit with those "bricks" thrown at you by others, don't focus on them. Instead take one look at them, determine whether or not they have merit, then either learn from the situation and move on, or take your focus off the situation and move on.
It has been my experience that sometimes the people who talk about you, only talk about you because they can't (or won't) talk to you. Is that the case? If so, make the difficult call -- take the first step-- face your detractor and have that crucial conversation about your aims and purpose. Let that person know that you are focused on success for yourself and your organization. Let them know that although words can be hurtful, they will in no way stop your forward progress!
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