Beware the "Nay Sayer"

There are those who know how to do something, and those who think they know how you do something. The later are the “Nay Sayer’s” who know not what they criticize and are fearful that you can accomplish what you say you can.

Having had the opportunity to operate successful businesses in multiple industries, I have met some people who don’t believe in setting goals and devising ways to accomplish the goal. They only think they know how to do something which they have observed you doing. They have not accomplished success in your business.

The first rule I learned from one of mentors was “Aim higher than anyone thinks you can go, then be audacious in your plan to get you to that level.” Without setting stretch goals you will only achieve the obvious. There is a difference in how motivation to achieve above expectations can drive success.

When I hear someone say that I have set a very aggressive goal that is a compliment to me. It may be a statement of concern by my disbeliever, but that “Nay Sayer” has set me on the path to success.

Most “Nay Sayer’s” think they know what you do by observing what you have done. The problem is the “Nay Sayer’s” don’t know how you do what you do to get to the goals you have set. If you have never walked in another’s shoes it is impossible to know what the other person has experienced, or how they got to where they are.

Beware the “Nay Sayer” for they are a roadblock to success and the downfall of most failed businesses.