Have you ever struggled with people close to you (like friends or family) who doubt you while you're trying to grow business (or achieve something)? I had some issues along these lines a while back. There were people in my life who constantly doubted every step I took... my decisions, my vision, my strategy. And it made me doubt myself.

So last New Years, I dumped them. Some of them were impossible to actually “dump” completely from my life, but I shut them out of my business planning and decision-making processes, choosing instead to only tell them about results (like the success of the Summit, articles in the Herald, appearances on TV, etc.).

Guess what? It was a tough decision to make, and even tougher to stick to, but clearly it was the right move, since not only am I more confident and happy, my former “doubters” now go around telling everyone how successful I am!!

Not to mention, business is growing faster then ever because I'm surrounded by supporters and always focused on results (cause that's what I get to share).

I encourage you to do the same. This year, surround yourself with the motivators and ditch the detractors. You work way too hard to let THEIR junk get in YOUR way.

Michelle