Happy Friday! In this Sh*t People Say episode, we’re talking about what to do when people say you’re wasting your time on something. People LOVE to debate about what is a waste of time versus what isn’t… and frankly, what you choose to spend your time on is none of their business.

Listen in as we discuss dealing with the challenge of people not ‘understanding’ how you are choosing to spend your time. Later in the episode, we’ll also get into when to take these opinions from others more seriously while pursuing your vision and goals. (Disclaimer, it’s a good idea to get opinions from qualified people.)

Remember, ultimately, you are in control, not other people. No one can really determine whether you’re wasting your time but you.

Episode Highlights:

01:33 People love to share their opinions. (That’s what this entire segment is about.) 

02:09 Often I end up discovering that people think I’m wasting my time because they don’t get it. They don’t understand my vision, my motivation or my goals—and that’s okay. 

05:03 Everyone has different opinions, the most important thing to learn is how to gather feedback from others and take that feedback in a neutral way. 

06:11 If you can consider the worst-case scenario and you can be fine in the event that it happens, then I think you can be much more confident in your decisions. 

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