8. Don't listen to the haters

In life, you will always come across a hater at some point along the way. How well do you handle hate? Do you let it get the best of you? Or are you able to block it out? There has been times where I’ve experienced both. In today's generation, so many people are concerned about what others think about them, that they often forget about what's in front of them.

I began experiencing hate at a very young age. I remember when I was 11 I told coaches at camps that I would go on to play Division 1 football. Many of them laughed at me and told me that I would never play Division 1 football. But the rest was history!

There is all kinds of forms of hate in today’s society, ranging from race to personality or even something a little as an outfit. Whatever hate someone gives you, make sure you keep doing you. Usually when someone hates, it’s because you have something that they want. Just remember it all stems back to their own insecurities, limitations, and needs.

With that being said, continue to strive for greatness! Don’t let the hater knock you off your path. Find a way to harness that hate and mold it into a positive force. If you continue to practice good faith in what you are trying to achieve, no hater will be able to tell what you can and can’t do. You are worthy!