Nobody cares until you're rich, handsome, or dead.
It sounds harsh, but there is some truth to it. In many of our lives, we are often afraid of what others will think or say about our decisions. We feel unsure about whether we are doing the right thing, whether we fit in, or whether people will criticize us for our ideas or choices. But here is the big, often unpleasant, but very real fact: Most people don't care about you, your ideas, or your journey until you have achieved something that makes them unable to ignore you.
It doesn’t matter if you’re at the beginning of your business journey, working hard to create something unique, or struggling to build your brand. During this time, it’s easy to feel invisible, insecure, and like no one sees the hard work you’re putting in. But the truth is, people are generally more interested in their own lives, their own success, and their own problems. And there’s nothing wrong with that.
So why care about other people's opinions?
It’s easy to feel like you have to do things a certain way to fit in with other people’s expectations. Maybe it’s because you want your friends, family, or colleagues to approve of your decisions. But here’s the problem – most people don’t care, and in many cases, they’re more interested in their own challenges than analyzing what you’re doing.
Example:
Think of an entrepreneur who has just launched a product, but is struggling to get it off the ground. It can be easy to feel like everyone around you is judging you because you haven’t “made it” yet. But the truth is, most people who might be looking at you won’t be as committed as you think. They may not understand the work you put in, or how long it takes to build something great. Many won’t even notice your struggles until you start to see success.
Focus on yourself – No one else will do it for you.
It’s important to understand that it’s your journey . It’s about being proud of every step you take, whether others see it or not. If you let other people’s opinions dictate your choices, you’ll never be able to focus on what really matters – your own development and your goals. People will have opinions about what you’re doing, but it’s not their journey to take.
Think about all the successful people who have built their empires, brands, or lifestyles. Most of them have been told they can't do it, that they're not good enough, or that they should conform to the norm. It's only when they've actually succeeded—when they've become rich, "good looking," or established themselves in some way—that they've received the attention and respect they deserve. So why worry about what other people think when you haven't reached that point yet? It's better to use that energy to focus on building your goal.
Why you should stop worrying about other people's opinions
- Most people are busy with their own lives: No one has time to follow every step of your business. That doesn't mean they don't care, it just means they're more focused on their own problems, challenges, and dreams. You're not the center of the world, and that's okay.
- Criticism is inevitable, but not necessarily valuable: There will always be people who will criticize or question what you do. But their opinions often reflect more on their insecurities than your true potential. Learn to filter out negativity and use constructive criticism to grow.
- Success is about persistence: It's not about doing things perfectly from the start – it's about keeping trying, learning from your mistakes, and never giving up. When you do that, people will start to notice you, not because you tried to be someone else, but because you were yourself and kept moving forward.
Focus on your path – not the opinions of others
The important thing here is to understand that your success will not be validated by others – it will be validated by yourself . When you let go of the idea of constantly trying to fit in or get other people’s approval, you will open up to more creativity, courage, and focus on what really matters.
Example:
Think of all the successful entrepreneurs and influencers who initially faced skepticism and criticism. Most of them started from scratch, without people really believing in them. But they kept going anyway – they went their own way and let go of the negative voices. And once they established themselves, that’s when people started listening.
Summary:
Ultimately, it's about believing in yourself and your path , whether or not people around you see it or understand it. No one will care about your journey until you've achieved something they can't ignore. Then they'll be there, admiring your success and saying, "I knew you had it in you." But until then, don't let other people's opinions get in the way.
So, instead of wasting time worrying about what others think – focus on building something great. Believe in your vision, work hard, and one day you will be the one others look up to.