An unfortunate side to human nature is that for the very reasons that you wil be successful, a few will be resentful and jealous of who you are and what you have accomplished.
Because it’s easy, rather than recognizing your hard work and forethought, the naysayers will choose to attribute your achievements to luck and connections. Somehow, you are at fault for making the lazy malcontent look bad and feel unrecognized and unfulfilled.
Unlike crusaders, whistle blowers and honest critics who are strong enough to express their view openly, most naysayers are weak little people more comfortable operating behind your back. They whisper, gossip, nitpick and undermine. They exaggerate and may lie.
Save your breath and logic. You cannot change naysayers. They have psychological problems beyond your time or expertise Direct confrontation with them will only result in pointless dialogue and denial. Your best defense is simply to say away from them.
Let your actions speak for themselves. Those who really care will know. Leave the naysayers to their self-created misery.
