#5 – Believe in yourself and what others think, won’t matter.

Growing up is hard.  Just ask anyone.  Now ask a kid.  They’ll tell you it’s even harder.  But I bet almost every generation of kids have said that.  

I’ve heard adults say they are glad they’re not a kid in today’s world.  Everything seems to go so fast.  There are so many influences and distractions, it is hard to stick to what you believe in.  Even if you are a good student, school life is difficult at times.  Kids, especially boys, can be very mean.  Teachers don’t always understand.  And parents, well . . . I’m lucky and think I have the best parents in the world, but it’s the law of nature that we are going to disagree and argue.  All that is just part of growing up and everyone has probably had similar experiences.

Now take all that and add in the fact that you are a kid with a business.  A young entrepreneur.  That makes you different from all the other kids you know.  Most people just don’t get it.  Some even think you have nothing more than a little hobby. It’s frustrating for sure.   Sometimes people try to look interested and understand what you are doing but the blank stare tells it all.  It can make you wonder if what you are doing is worth it.

What would life be like if you were just an ordinary kid?  No business.  No income.  No extra work.  No public speaking.  Just a regular kid.  Everyone has moments that make them wonder.  If you are lucky enough to have people in your life that believe in you, they remind you to believe in yourself.  It’s not easy sometimes because you are looking from the inside out.  You don’t always see what they see.

My parents have always believed in me.  They have encouraged me with all my ideas.  They have reminded me that what others think now won’t matter in the long run.  It’s true.  It’s just hard to see that sometimes. 

So here’s my advice.  If you have moments or doubts, it’s okay to feel bad but don’t hang onto it for too long.  Find that extra 10% as my mom says.   Believe in yourself.  Get going.  In the end, it’s up to you.

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