If someone tries to squash your motivation to obtain a goal..?

Question

Do you continue on ignoring what they have said or do you strive with a higher motivation to prove them wrong?

Answer 1

It depends on whether I respected the person's opinions or not.  If I respect someone's opinion, but I disagree, I will work harder to reach my goal just to spite that person.  If it's someone whose opinion I don't respect, I just ignore what they have to say.

Answer 2

You can do either :) I'd prefer to ignore them.

Answer 3

mostly i strive to prove them wrong. but it depends entirely on the situation. for example, if i'm playing a sport and people dont think i'm good enough, i work even harder just to make sure they never have any doubts again. on the other hand, if i'm in a relationship and people don't think it will work, then its not smart to just stick things out because i want to prove people wrong. so it really does depend on the situation.

Answer 4

There are certain people I cannot ignore.  I have allowed them to squash my motivation/ambition for maintaining peace in the family.

Otherwise,  normally if the goal is really important I go ahead regardless!

Answer 5

I think it was Frank Sinatra who said...

"The greatest revenge is massive success"

So keep going.

Answer 6

sticks and stones may break my bones but words can never hurt me

Answer 7

Either anyone tries to demotivate you or not, you should keep on motivating your self.

Most of the people in this world are negative thinkers, so if another person tries to demotivate you, you do not have to react to it at all , just keep on working harder (as usual).