This is an important message that everyone with a big dream needs to hear, because we all have periods when we lose confidence and question our purpose, our mission... our why. If that's sounds like you... read this. If not, read it anyway so it doesn't become you. When going for a big goal, some people will try to discourage you. Even the people closest to you could be the poorest sources of advice and encouragement. Why? Because they care about you, and they want to protect you from disappointment. So they'll say things like “play it safe... why take the risk?" It’s all well meaning, but if you take that kind of advice, you’ll never do anything really great. Only you see your dream and have the vision of where you want to be and who you want to become. Stay true to that vision and stay on course! It ain't always easy, negative thinking can be seductive, because quitting is easy. Don't let the doubters and the critics drag you down... keep climbing! Embrace the journey and everything that comes with it - good and bad - as the necessary experiences, teachers and lessons that will give you the knowledge needed to get you to your goal. In the meantime, live your life with integrity and kindness as your first priority. Most of all, never give up!! Unconditionally persist and you will figure it out. Please retweet this.

-- 40-years ago when I told my family and friends I was going to be a stock trader, I was told all the reasons why I shouldn’t and couldn’t. It’s gambling, it’s not a real job, they said. -- When I made my first million dollars, I was told I was lucky. -- When I won the 1997 U.S. Investing Championship with a 155% return, I was asked... did you get lucky? -- When I returned 33,500% in just 5-years with every year up triple-digits, I was told I was in the right place at the right time in a bull market (again luck, lol!) -- When I landed Soros Management as my biggest paying consulting client, I was told I got a lucky break (again, luck? I must be the luckiest guy in the world… lol!). -- When I was included in Jack Schwager’s Stock Market Wizards book, I was told that the best traders were already in Market Wizards 1 & 2. (I wonder if the they told Steven Cohen the same thing). -- When I made my first $10million, I was told that there are many people who are richer than me. -- When I made my first $20million, friends questioned and asked, “yeah, but are you happy?” They still ask that today. The answer is HELL YEAH! (Money is just a magnifier, if you're unhappy, money makes you rich and unhappy. If you're an asshole, money just makes you a rich asshole.) -- When I told my people I was going to write a best-selling trading book, they said, what do you know about writing, you’re not a writer. -- When I told people I was going to write a best-selling mindset book, they said, what do you know about mindset? You’re not a psychologist, you’re a stock trader (well, at least now I was accepted as a stock trader). I now have 4 best-selling books in 14 languages. -- When I told people I was going to enter the 2021 U.S. Investing Championship, they said, it’s all downside, why would you risk your reputation? I won with a 343% return and broke the all-time record in the $1million+ accounts. You see, there will always be people like this in your life; those who discourage, those who lack vision; the skeptics, the followers, and even those that truly care about you who are trying to protect you from disappointment. If I had listened to them, I would have quit and never accomplished the greatest achievements in my life, and I wouldn't be here today inspiring others. If you listen to these types of people and believe them instead of believing in yourself, you will allow them to steal your dream and you will never accomplish what you are truly capable of. Expect to be doubted. Expect to be discouraged. Expect your family to be scared of your big dreams. Expect to be envied. It’s all part of being exceptional. Embrace it, smile, and get back to the work of moving closer to your dream each day, little by little. If you persist unconditionally, you too will amaze the doubters and earn the respect of critics. You will become the champion of your own life, and you will help change the world in a positive way. Best wishes, love and blessings. Have a wonderful day! Mark Minervini Help me inspire the world. Retweeet this post please. #motivation #motivational #inspiration #inspire