At the early stage of your journey, depending on how unconventional your journey actually is; you will be on your own. No body will understand what exactly you are trying to do and hence you will be criticised just because people do not trust what they do not understand.
That is why you will not be able to look up to your parents, siblings and even your friends for any form of encouragement or guidance.
If you get any form of encouragement from them, accept it… but I am really saying, do not count on it.
I started my own journey of sorts in 2007, but I think my Father did not really “get” it until around 2011. Its now 2014 and I enjoy some support from him, but right now I am not sure if my Mum actually understands what her son is up to. All they know is that they have a brilliant son that they know should do well in life if he can actually make the wise, safe decisions everybody can understand.
I know a lot of people who have been convinced off this road by “authority” figures in their lives, finally settling down to behave normally.
If you really want to make a headway and unleash your creative force into the world, then be prepared to forge ahead without much support (at least at the early years), be prepared to always motivate yourself.
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Watching The World
- How badly do you want it? 22 year old Alfred Ajani, held up sign advertising himself at train station and gets a job. (Yes, He’s a Nigerian)
