When someone gives you a negative opinion, you can accomplish more by not getting discouraged. Knowing that an opinion is nothing more than a comment of what, or how, a person feels and believes, is also important. Most of time, it is not what they know to be true.

Where does imagination come from when you need it? Imagination plays a big part in creating your self-confidence. Try filling your mind with thoughts of not letting other people's negative voices affect your self-confidence. Develop an attitude of not letting their negative opinions or actions destroy your self-esteem.

Another good defense mechanism would be to build up a series of little successes. Even small successes will build confidence and self esteem that you need for bigger and better successes in your business and your personal life. Then you=re more armed to deflect negative opinions that come your way.

Imagine yourself succeeding. With little successes that you accomplish, remember to give yourself credit to feel good about them. Prepare your mind for bigger successes. Then, build on confidence and strength that comes from succeeding.

Use your imagination to succeed and to create self you want. After all, imagination is power of mind to form images - good, bad, or indifferent; positive, loving, or negative; funny, sad, or happy. Which ones do you choose?

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