The Purpose Pusher Blog Spot

In life and in your career, you’re going to run into people—friends, colleagues, onlookers—who are oddly committed to misunderstanding you. And let’s be clear: it’s not always because you don’t make sense. Most of the time, it’s because they lack the capacity to see beyond themselves, their own limitations, or what they’ve been programmed to believe or do... Some people have only ever known one way of thinking, one way of moving, one way of existing. When you come through breaking molds, thinking differently, striving for something bigger than what they’ve ever envisioned for themselves, it shakes them. And instead of opening their minds, they reject what they don’t understand. That’s not your burden to carry. Stay Focused, Stay Vigilant This next level of success you’re stepping into? It’s not like ANYTHING you’ve ever experienced before. It’s going to require a different level of discipline, a new level of self-belief, and an unshakable commitment to your vision. You don’t have time...

Aww shoot! Some folks got a little too comfortable with how coy you used to be. They mistook your quietness, your patience, your humility for weakness. They thought you were just a cat when you were really the lion the whole time. But guess what? It’s time to shine, baby! Step out of that comfort zone and show them exactly who you were always meant to be. See, you were placed here for a reason. You’ve always carried something powerful within you, but the world tried to dim your light because it shined too bright for them. That’s not your problem. That’s theirs. People who aren’t sure about WHO they are or WHAT they bring to ANY table will project their insecurities onto you. And if you let them, they’ll have you believing that you’re "too much" or your energy is "too vibrant." Nah, let’s be clear—it’s not you. It’s God’s anointing pouring into you and THROUGH you, and that light makes folks nervous. It shakes them. It makes them feel overshadowed, like they have to ...