all through life, you just don't pay no attention to them, most the time the naysayers are just jealous cuz you have the fortitude to go for it, no matter what,,

My parents always put me down because I wanted to be come a model or actress. They had warped mines. Use to tell me if I did would become something that I won't put down here. Gave my dream up. Married instead and had two children.

was told i can not and here i am with a degree

If someone says I can’t it gives me incentive to prove I can.

When I was graduating high school, I really didn’t know I wanted to do so I decided to join the Marines. My mother freaked out but she signed me papers anyway I was 17. It was the best experience I ever had. Now she braggs on that I love it.

I always believed, but I never managed to get to the end.

My family has always tried to encourage me not discourage me.

always wanted to get my degree & I did get it

I never paid much attention to other's negativity

I'm very very Dyslexic Even today I'm still Dyslexic. I had to ask my Daughter how to spell Dyslexic. I wanted to be a nurse i got my cert 3 A.I.N. and then I got my cert 4 in Horticulturalist. Then for my job I got my MR Truck licence. Now I'm a bus driver and love my job. I was told growing up i wouldn't even be a good mum. At a young age I went down the wrong path using drugs and alcohol. Living on the streets. I'm a strong beautiful woman mother and home owner. Now

I suffered a spinal injury leaving me an incomplete paraplegic which means I had one paralysed leg. I had to wear an orthidic which kept my foot at a right angle so could only wear sneakers or lace-up shoes. If I wore a dress the orthidic strapped to my leg would snag it so I stuck to pants. My surgeon referred me to a neurosurgeon who told me that not only would I never get feeling or use back in my leg but I would also get much worse as I aged and one day I wouldn't be able to walk at all. I was so upset as I left his office and as I watched a taxi coming close I momentarily thought about jumping in front of it, but at the last minute I felt it probably wouldn't kill me but give some other injury. I decided to go back to my GP and discuss the matter with him. He said he felt I would improve over time but my leg would never be normal again in either full feeling or use. I saw a physio who gave me exercises to do telling me nerves can grow back if stimulated and my surgeon told me the best vitamins to make nerves grow. I went to the local chemist to buy the vitamins and the young girl there told me I needed acupuncture but only from someone who was taught in China. I managed to find a real GP who learnt acupuncture in China and he agreed to see if there was anything he could do for me. I went to physio once a week and had acupuncture once a week all the while taking the vitamins recommended. It didn't happen overnight but it did improve so that I was able put the orthidic away underneath the stairs. The injury was 1997 and I now have 80% use of my leg and 70% feeling. I can wear flat shoes or sandals but not thongs or high heels, which I don't miss, and I can walk some distance if I wear sneakers. I went back to the hospital to show them my recovery, they rarely get to see how people cope once they leave hospital. There are things I can't do and I have to be careful because I can't tell if I am standing on uneven ground or flooring which can be dangerous, but, the neurosurgeon was wrong, I did get better and I can walk unaided.

Lots of people told me I would never be an alcoholic because I couldn’t hold my liquor, but I proved them all wrong…!! 🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪Edited 06-Feb-25 19:38pm

Never let anyone tell you that you are incapable of doing something!

Yes I was told I wouldn't graduate from highschool because I was pregnant and I did and graduated from college with two degrees

When I was a teenager, my family doctor said I was too delicate to run long distances, but I continued to run cross-country and track and as an adult have run 53 marathons.

You go girl! It's always great to prove them wrong 😉

Never say to anybody you cannot achieve for as sure as hell they will prove you wrong.

I always say I succeeded in spite of my parents not because of them. They always said I wouldn't amount to anything in life.

AS long as it's legal go for it.

I want to write a book on finance but haven't plucked up enough courage to do it.

I agree - - - JUST DO IT!!!

Go for it!

Not really, I tried to get my dreams, not always completely, but close enough sometimes.

I always wanted to be a teacher, but unfortunately, I discovered booze and women, with that discovery came little people, and with that came a lifetime of commitment, now as a grandfather, I have been offered the chance to work as a volunteer helping out in the art department of 2 schools, never thought I would get this chance it took 40 plus years to get here but I am one happy granddad

SELF MOTIVATION WILL GET YOU EVERYWHERE.

lol taking guitar lessons myself atm Need to practice more!

No I was always encouraged to do as I wanted which is not much, when I was younger all I wanted was to be a mum and due to my circumstances I don't feel I am one any more.( not for years now.) Yes I have given birth but they are certainly not apart of my life and may never be. I see that as a great loss to them and to the 2 step ones also. They just never gave me a chance. They will never see what I am capable of or can achieve.

I was told I wouldn't amount to much, and that I would end up living in my parent's house for ever. I ended up with a beautiful life partner and 2 sons ( both now adults) and I'm now living in the middle of Sydney CBD in a gated apartment complex community. I'm looking forward to my next chapter , where I'm going to figure out who I am.

Holly Cat, I'm sorry people thought they had the right to speak to you like that. I can see my mum giving the fingers ( still makes me laugh) to people like that so I never encountered that type of c-r-@-p...I don't think anyone would be so stupid to go down that road with me. Good for you girl!!! We are here for a good time,not a long time.🙀😹😹😹

A couple of times. The worst was when I was told repeatedly that I'd never amount to much. Well, I've done pretty well for myself in spite of those family members that said I couldn't do it.

Many times, the best advice; it relates to believing in yourself. The important thing is to recognize your own real limitations and adjust accordingly. Otherwise, why shouldn't the sky be the limit?

Yes, my brothers told me that I'd never be able to drive from Vancouver to Toronto in less than four days. I did this during COVID and it took me 44 hours, beating Google Maps by an hour. And my speed never reached 100 mph (160 kmh).

I was the first in my family to go to college. Even though an introvert, I ended up as a senior executive professional in the federal government directing national and international programs, travelling across Canada, the USA, and other countries giving speeches, negotiating international deals and running international projects around the world. I had no such expectations or ambitions as such.as a child or teenager.

Just try and see where you get with it

No, I haven't been discouraged about something that I wanted to do. It's always been the opposite, been encouraged. If there is something you want to accomplish, go for it, no matter what others say. At the end of the day, whether it's accomplished or not, it will be your accomplishment or failure. Have faith in yourself & do it!!!

I agree with you Steven never give up. Keep on trying to improve yourself.

if you want to do something... go for it despite what others say. But, be realistic about what it is you want. If it's not practical and it impedes your progress somewhere else...maybe put it off until you have more time or fewer obligations.

I was told I could never do accounting. So I tried it anyway, but I could not handle it. I learned much about myself in the process and how to order and group finances according to need and purpose which benefits even in today's modern digital world.

Never give up never surrender.

If you don’t go blind just do it!

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It's disheartening that one comment can totally derail you and you remember that comment for a lifetime.

I was told I could never do accounting. So I tried it anyway, but I could not handle it. I learned much about myself in the process and how to order and group finances according to need and purpose which benefits even in today's modern digital world.

Just doing it is a spring board into the future. Moving ahead spurs greater learning. I taught myself guitar. Great experience

Not lately Michael

Make sure you do it, before your Neo robot does it for you. Do it.

JUST DO IT NOW

Follow your head and heart

Maybe Michael Jackson knew what he was talking about. Just Do it, not "Beat it".They told him, "Don't you ever come around here""Don't wanna see your face, you better disappear"The fire's in their eyes and their words are really clearSo beat it, just beat itYou better run, you better do what you canDon't wanna see no blood, don't be a macho manYou wanna be tough, better do what you canSo beat it, but you wanna be badJust beat it (beat it), beat it (beat it)No one wants to be defeatedShowin' how funky and strong is your fightIt doesn't matter who's wrong or rightJust beat it (beat it)Just beat it (beat it)Just beat it (beat it)Just beat it (beat it, uh)They're out to get you, better leave while you canDon't wanna be a boy, you wanna be a manYou wanna stay alive, better do what you canSo beat it, just beat itYou have to show them that you're really not scaredYou're playin' with your life, this ain't no truth or dareThey'll kick you, then they'll beat youThen they'll tell you it's fairSo beat it, but you wanna be badJust beat it (beat it), beat it (beat it)No one wants to be defeatedShowin' how funky and strong is your fightIt doesn't matter who's wrong or rightJust beat it (beat it), beat it (beat it)No one wants to be defeatedShowin' how funky and strong is your fightIt doesn't matter who's wrong or rightJust beat it (beat it, beat it, beat it)Beat it (beat it, beat it)Beat it (beat it, beat it)Beat it (beat it, beat it)Beat it (beat it, beat it)Beat it (beat it), beat it (beat it)No one wants to be defeatedShowin' how funky and strong is your fightIt doesn't matter who's wrong or right (who's right)Just beat it (beat it), beat it (beat it)No one wants to be defeated (no one)Showin' how funky and strong is your fightIt doesn't matter who's wrong or rightJust beat it (beat it), beat it (beat it)No one wants to be defeated (oh, no)Showin' how funky and strong is your fightIt doesn't matter who's wrong or rightJust beat it (beat it), beat it (beat it)No one wants to be defeatedShowin' how funky and strong is your fightIt doesn't matter who's wrong or rightJust beat it (beat it), beat it (beat it) So Do it, Do it, Do it, Do it, it doesn't matter who is wrong or right just Do it!Edited 06-Feb-25 09:06am

If anyone ever told me that I wouldn't be good at it or I would fail, it always made me more determined to do it and prove them wrong. And I accomplished this many times.

Every one keeps telling me I am going to die, But I'm still alive. Is that included the fact that I didn;t accomplish death. Edited 06-Feb-25 08:43am

It happens all the time, I don't keep a record. I have to Argue with my self, it is always telling me I can't mow the lawn, but then on a rare ocasion I actually accomplish it. I know I am capable I am just Lazy.

my high school gave us tests when we first started and i was told I was too stupid to ever go to college!

Yes,having a second child. My doctor/ obstetrician told me after my 3rd miss( in a 10 year span) that I probably couldn't hold a pregnancy to term. Too much damage done with first birth. So when I got pregnant over 2years later I changed obstetricians ( referred by a friend ) to one of our countrie's best. Expensive,but worth it. Even then as an older woman being pregnant I was given an amniocentesis test,told my child had a 1 in 100 chance of being severely disabled with many possible outcomes. As a result the hospital offered to end the pregnancy. I refused. So after a surgical procedure to hold the pregnancy,many scans and feotal monitoring I had my son. He was 5 weeks early( placental abruption) almost killed us both. He was in ICU for a month,iwas in an induced coma for a week. But that was 18 years ago. He starts Uni in 2 weeks.

Apparently my parents deem that I could not sing ie keep a tune and I imparted this "valueable piece of information" to my teacher when had to try out to be in the choir for partaking in School Astedfedds. My teacher encouged me to try out ie "just Do It" and I ended up being in the choir and our School came FIRST!!! Can't recall how my parents took it as they did not attend or comment on the VICTORY.

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The quickest way to get me to do anything is to tell me I CAN'T do it! I love a challenge, and proving someone wrong when they think so little of me. Even at my age now, I bet I could do anything someone thinks I CAN'T! 🤣

do not complain to the town just complain to yourself ....ha ha the email success of changes stopped my complaints !

build my own home

My parents always told me I could do anything I put my mind to. But others said I couldn't do things and it always made me more determined to do it.

We must have been fortunate or lived in a different universe. We were always encouraged by teachers, family friends. Oh there was the occasion sorry wart or??? but who listens to them?

I say Congratulations!! You go and do what you know you can accomplish and enjoy!

I often wish I lived alone on an island with just animals. People are crap

I was a female so had to leave school as soon as it was permitted to do so. However, I took myself to secretarial school and did a business diploma, when I told my father that I was studying at College, he asked me why I was still wasting my time and not looking after my husband as I should. I worked hard at home and work and eventually became a State Manager for a Company and felt vindicated.Edited 06-Feb-25 06:48am

yes many times,BUT I ignore the comments and just DO IT and to the best of my ability

Yes and no. People need to be reasonable when making desicions regarding career and finances. Especially if you have dependants to look after. I think it's a good idea to pursue passion projects on the side of your main money maker/job. If the passion gains traction and starts to earn a regular income that covers all your expenses on a regular basis then you can make the switch and pursue your passion.

Don't ever get me started on this. My dad told me I was a "good for nothing idiot that would never accomplish anything" every day when I was growing up. It was really Soul destroying.

I wasn't ever told that , plus I liked change as it kept life exciting, so I just went followed my own path

Always do what your heart desires. Your not going to know if you don't try.

Putting my son on adderal. Big objections. Later was thanked for standing my ground as it benefited my son.

I’ve always done what I’ve wanted to do, sometimes to my benefit and or detriment! Following your passion is the key…

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No I was never told that and I just went with what I wanted and did well at it I have done a lot of different things in my life and accomplished all of them

No. I have only ever considered what I want to do & go ahead with it.

I have Nike shoes

I was told I couldn’t do a hike which was about 8 hours and I did it and did others after that.Now iam going on a hike to Mount Everest Base Camp at 5300 metres above sea level so I think I have proven them wrong

Singing

Do it any way. Doesn't matter what others think or say. It is YOUR life to live!Edited 06-Feb-25 05:40am

nothing, parents were always behind me on all I ever did

Listen everyone, I can count to 20 or maybe to 100

I guess I was lucky no one ever said that to me.

I was told so many times that I would never sober up. It took ten years of half assed trying until I finally made up my own mind and wanted to live. Of course there were a lot of naysayers but most importantly I did have some support. Needless to say, it has now been 23 years, 3 months and 5 days so far. Can't promise what tomorrow will bring.Edited 06-Feb-25 03:35am

Yes I have been told I can't accomplish this or that, but don't let it bother me and keep going what I believe in.

Well if you let other people's opinions rule your life then you won't accomplish much and you will miss out on so much too. Make your own path irrespective of what others say or you'll turn into your own biggest nay sayer.

Oh, absolutely! People told me I’d never be able to keep a houseplant alive… and yet, here I am, the proud caretaker of a slightly wilted but technically still-living fern. If the naysayers were already proven wrong before, why stop now? Go take those guitar lessons—just don’t let anyone convince you that air guitar counts as practice!

Never got to do what I wanted

I finished college

Being told no should be the impetus to try.

Just try it!

Yes do it....its not that hard...I taught myself basic stuff...busked on street corners....and the highlight was being bass player for a punk rock band on the one night that their bass player didn't turn up..it wasn't good but no-one seemed to care!...just a local pub... Edited 06-Feb-25 01:18am

MMM my French Teacher at School would have been VERY surprised that I was her one student that actually lived in Belgium for six years and Paris for two more..and probably ended up with a better accent than hers!...despite being the "artist" at school..my parents thought that being an artist would not pay the bills so I ended up in Business School..which was good...but somehow ended up in a career in catering...then at last I went back to University and qualified as an Industrial Designer...so I ended up doing what I was supposed to do in the end anyway.... but the rest was really interesting and important...so I have no complaints.. Edited 06-Feb-25 00:54am

I listened to others as a child which crushed my musicial abiltity, its only good for a hobby. I wish could have a do over. Definitely regrets.

Reminds me of the old commercial by Nike's (1988) - Just Do It (aka JDI)!Edited 06-Feb-25 13:36pm

When I was 3 I was told I'd never leasrn to cook and bake. I already knew how to read at age 2 and at age 4 I wrote creatively and continue so to do today at 75. As of 1999, I have written and shared online for free over 125 fanfictions and a dozen or more pastiches/parodies of Dickens's famous 'Christmas Carol' aka 'Scrooge' book which I first read at age 4. Dickens was my inspiration because after reading re his early life as an apprentice like Scrooge and Cratchit, I realized if he can write I can as well. If he was published, why not me? However, today one needs money and an agent to be published so I keep hoping so Holly Cat- take those guitar lessons. We have a music academy just a block away from where we live.

Plenty of naysayers throughout my life. I just did what I thought I was capable of and usually managed to do just fine. Failure is a part of learning and I never made the same mistake twice.