I've been helping a lot of people with their writing, and I've noticed something: a lot of folks hesitate to publish their work, especially when it's about positive visions of the future. They're worried about receiving criticism from peers or strangers online. They're scared of being seen as too optimistic or ambitious.
Which reminds me: you've got to be ruthless about who you surround yourself with and who shows up in your social media feeds.
Mute the cynics and the doubters. Don’t distract yourself with noise.
Instead, double down on the people in your life who encourage you to dream bigger and bolder. Your cheerleaders and supporters who recognize your superpowers and urge you to hone them.
The people who matter to hang out and build with are people who believe that it’s fun and possible to accelerate toward something like a full-stack global renaissance.
The beginning of a year is a perfect time to reassess your relationships, both online and in real life. You should feel inspired about what the future holds and be eager to shape it. If you're surrounded by naysayers who don't think so, it’s time to make some changes in your life.