Whenever you ask for help and someone says “no” that should be like fuel to your soul to motivate you to succeed. I’m not talking about monetary or financial help– you should never get mad at what someone chooses to do or not do with THEIR money. They may have knowledge, information, resources or an outlet that can help you get better at your craft or network yet they have no desire to help you succeed. Silence is also a “no” it’s actually louder than the person that told you “no” because they will not even acknowledge where you are and what you are trying to achieve. You have to let all the “NOs” become part of your motivation. You have to tell yourself that despite the fact that they do not believe in you, YOU WILL succeed.

Do not get caught up in the “why”. Do not try to figure out how they could be so Christian yet they are acting so unchristian like. It’s not up to you to figure out where their mind is at this point of their journey. Regardless this is not the time for you to get salty with that person or have an attitude. This is where you smile because you now have confirmation that you are actually closer to your dream than you thought and that person might just be afraid that you are catching up. It could be for various reasons. If it is true that they will not help because of their lack of belief in you— it doesn’t matter. You push through and you keep working and moving forward. YOU WILL succeed.

That one “YES” is going to come. When that day comes and the people that once told you “NO” or ignored you with their silence start asking YOU for help… Well I’m not going to tell you what to do– that will be up to you. Whatever you choose to do, just make sure you do it with a clear mind and heart so that you do not block your blessings.

As always, the choice is yours.

Jamillah Foulkes~Empower U