Not to be cruel, and I don't mean literally throw anyone out, but a negative  person's attitude can be contagious and end up hurting you. So don't allow it!  It's not fair. I think it's immoral to erode  a person's drive to accomplish something, even if  it isn't understood. The best way for you or me to handle these folks, is often by just staying away from them. You're not hurting the person by avoiding them. You're protecting yourself. Believe it or not, it took me years to learn that I don't have to associate with people who bring me down. Just send them love and send them on their way, at least away from you.

You know what? I even avoid the news because it is too negative. If you create what you think about, then I'm thinking happy thoughts. How about you?

We are here, committed to achieving something that is not ordinary. Yes, IM is special. Not everybody has the fortitude to see it through, and that's OK. It takes strength to work and work and work some more before seeing results. What gets your through is knowing you're on your path and that you'll arrive. Anyways,  you're having fun. So what if it takes some time, as long as you're enjoying yourself. I do many things just for the love of it, anyways. They often end up making a lot of money. But that's not why I do it. Don't misunderstand. Money is fantastic and I enjoy creating it. Nothing worthwhile is ever achieved without diligent application and a good attitude.   

"No pessimist ever discovered the secrets of the stars, or sailed to an uncharted land, or opened a new heaven to the human spirit".

                                            -  Helen Keller -