Something to Prove

Whatever it takes is what you have to do. If pain motivates you, then seek it out. If people doubting you lights your fire, find every doubter that you can. If proving people wrong is your motivation – then go out and prove the world wrong.

Having ‘something to prove’ is a mindset. It’s a dare to anyone who has ever questioned your greatness. To anyone who has ever tried to persuade you to do something safer or easier. Anyone who has tried to get you to lower your ambitions or be more like ‘everybody else’. To hell with that. I will never submit to that. My sister will never submit to that. Having confidence in your own abilities is your safety net. Safety is knowing, without any doubt, that no matter what happens to you – you will succeed. Safety is in knowing that you will rise to any occasion and overcome any adversity. In fact, you welcome adversity. Adversity is what toughens you. It makes you stronger and more confident. Even at your worst moments, or lowest points, you know you are the best.

They always say that intense motivation follows a moment of intense despair. Pain can be an ally of greatness. It can help you realize the things you don’t want in this world. It can be the necessary inertia that powers the change in your life. It can reconnect you with your true purpose. Think of a big loss in a major sporting event. Some people give up. Others are the first one in the gym the next day following a big loss. They are working to avoid that pain again. Which type are you?

Some people are not destined to find good jobs. They are destined to create huge opportunities. Some people have the will-power to push their body to the absolute limit. Some people will always believe in themselves. Some will not accept anything less than everything they want. Some people are built to prove a lot of people wrong. Some people spend every waking hour dreaming and working to create themselves. Some people are destined to break down the walls of possibility. Some people smile and grin through any pain they experience and keep pushing and moving towards their goals.

Some people ‘prove’ they are great.