Ignoring The Noise

One standard I set with many of my clients:
Don’t look yourself up on social media.
Especially in-season.

Why? A few reasons.

First, ‘fan’ is short for fanatic.
Everyone posting about your performance is, by definition, a fan.
That doesn’t mean they’re qualified. It means they’re emotional.

Second, not all commentary is worth your attention.
Cynicism often passes for insight.
But don’t fall for it.

There’s a big difference between feedback and fear.
Between a real critique
And someone hoping you’ll fold.

It turns out, not everyone wants what’s best for you.
Some–especially in professional sports–just want you to stay small.
To fail. To prove them right.

This will forever be true:
The future belongs to those who lean into what’s possible.
Not those who sit on the sidelines, critiquing others for trying.

So as I tell them, I’ll tell you:

Keep going. We need you.
Others’ doubt says more about them than it ever will about you.