Let’s say you’re in a position of power. You have followers. You’re somewhat popular. Here’s some freakin’ magic advice to maintain a state of equilibrium.
Don’t fall in love with the love or you’ll be wrecked by the hate.
Do the work. Fall in love with getter better; bitter, not so much. Every week I get more love than I deserve. I let it in but don’t let it inflate my sense of self. Every week I get plenty of blank stares. A few angry emails/texts and looks tell me my work and words did not land as intended. Every week a few sabotage me and BTL. This. Is. The. Gig.
Lead anything and you’re going to feel love and hate. Truth.
CORE centered. OPUS focused. Committed to my PoP (playbook of productive action). This is my compass and map. I control it; others opinions, not so much. The result. I let little feedback in. Don’t let others opinions take me too high or too low. Playing for an audience of ONE.
You falling in love with the love? Getting wrecked by the hate? Remember another of my bolted on beliefs. Pain is inevitable. Misery is a choice.
Thanks, JimmyTHEgant, for the love. You remain the love cat of BTL. Damn.
Live hard. Love ❤️ harder…