44. Even Jesus Had Haters

What if you could turn negativity and jealousy into powerful catalysts for your success? On today's episode of the Freedom First Podcast, I, Justin Arrington, tackle the profound impact of other people's opinions on your quest for greatness. We all encounter naysayers and haters as we strive to achieve our dreams, but their negativity doesn't have to bring you down. Instead, let it propel you forward. Through personal anecdotes and motivational insights, I share how focusing on your growth and shedding toxic relationships can keep you on the path to success. 

Not everyone will support your journey—and that's perfectly okay. By highlighting the importance of staying true to your vision and disregarding the external noise, this episode empowers you to maintain your drive and better yourself. Whether it's about building a business, improving your body, or enhancing your relationships, the key is to focus on your goals and not let others' opinions weigh you down. Tune in to discover actionable tips and gain a boost of confidence to keep pushing towards your higher goals, no matter what others may think.

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Transcript

Speaker 1: 0:18

Welcome back to the Freedom First Podcast. This is Justin Arrington, back with you with another episode. This is episode number 44. I'm glad to be with you all once again today, and if this is your first time tuning into the show, here's what to expect. My only goal, my only purpose of this podcast is to provide value to you, give you little tips, tricks, nuggets whatever you want to call them that you can start applying into your life today. That will help you project a life that you absolutely dream of. It's going to help you achieve the things that you want in life. It's going to help you push for higher goals, and all that I ask is that, if you get any value whatsoever is just to share the show with someone who you believe in, who you feel like could benefit from this message. And for all of you guys that are returning guests, thank you again, once again for being here, and you guys know the drill as well Share the show with as many people as you can. All I ask is one person. If you guys can bring one person onto this show, that would mean the world to me.

Speaker 1: 1:14

With that said, let's go ahead and dive into today's tip nugget, whatever you want to call it. We're going to be talking about other people's opinions and why they actually are going to play a big part in your success. Now we all hear that the bigger you grow, the bigger your ego gets, and maybe that comes with some baggage, it comes with some haters, it comes with friends that maybe you've outgrown in life. But those people are critical to your success because you're going to start seeing that you know what they're living a life that I do not want to live and there's a reason that I'm breaking away from these people and I can tell you firsthand the more and more that you pull away, the more and more hate, the more and more backtalk, the more you know jealousy, to put it that way is going to happen and I want you to know that's okay and it's okay to use those people to fuel your goals. It's okay to not necessarily look down on them, but look at them at where they're at in their life. You know they're not progressing, they're not going anywhere, they don't really have goals. They don't have the drive that you have to become better, to build a business, to better your body, better your relationships. They're lost, they're lost souls and all that you can do is dominate. All you need to do, all you need to focus on, is you building yourself up and hopefully they follow suit. Maybe they'll realize you know what So-and-so is getting their life put together. I'm kind of jealous of what he has. Maybe I'll reach back out. Maybe you know I kind of treated him bad and maybe let's give him a second chance. Maybe I can learn a thing or two from him. Maybe you'll be that advocate for someone in their life. Maybe you'll be the one that helps them change their life around for the better. Maybe, but chances are that's probably not going to happen. Chances are they're going to stay haters for the rest of your life and those haters are going to get caught up in the jealousy. They're going to see that you're moving forward in life and that you are pursuing your goals and you're living a dream life. But guess what? Their opinions do not matter. Their jealousy does not matter.

Speaker 1: 3:23

If you have people in your life I've said this so many times on the show, like it should be on repeat People will try and tear you down. Don't let them become baggage. Don't let them weigh you down. If they're negative, if they don't believe in you, it's time to cut them out and that's okay, you know, it's so true. But even Jesus had haters. Not everybody wanted to follow Christ. Not everyone is going to want to follow you. Not saying that I'm comparing you to Jesus, because I'm not, but what I am saying is like, not everyone's going to want what you want. Not everyone's going to believe in you. And to all those people, guess what? Your opinion doesn't matter, it straight up, does not matter.

Speaker 1: 4:17

You know, there's a quote by Lil Wayne that I that I like, I've, I've. I remember looking at this. Gosh, it's probably been 10 years ago maybe, and I still revert back to it. I have the picture of it saved on my phone and it says haters only hate things they can't have and the people that they can't be. It's just a little thing called jealousy. People are jealous of where you're at. No matter where you're at, there is going to be someone out there that's like man. I wish I had that dude's life. So be the example to them. But if they're not willing to support you, they really don't matter. They don't.

Speaker 1: 4:56

It's okay to cut people out. It's okay to pursue what you want. It's okay to go against the normality. Why does anybody want to fit in. Why does anybody want to be normal? I don't, I really don't.

Speaker 1: 5:16

You know, there's a quote by my buddy, jared Briggs, and he said this to me probably about a year ago and, like it's kind of become one of my life's mantras and it's I want what the average man can't afford. The second that he told me that if you guys don't follow Jared Briggs I think it's the real Jared Briggs on Instagram go follow him, because he puts out some really awesome content. I want what the average man can't afford and the average man, their opinions do not matter to me. Straight up, that's it. So who are your haters? Who are the people out there that envy you, that are jealous of you, that may even hate you because you're successful in their eyes? Just remember, their opinions don't matter, they really don't.

Speaker 1: 6:11

So that's my nugget for you guys today. I hope you take it to heart. Go and do whatever you want to do in life, because the only people that will matter are the ones that stick by your side and cheer you on, but you'll never find out who those people are until you start going after what you want. So go out there and take what's yours. Go out and start living a free life and start living it on your own terms. Guys, that's my message for you today. Take it however you want, but just know that it's the truth, guys. I love you, guys, and we'll chat with you once again tomorrow.