Energy Vampires

 

My boss gave me the book Energy Bus by Jon Gordon as a gift awhile back. It's a super cheesy book about leading people and how to share your vision. Like I said, super cheesy, but one part that really stuck with me is where Jon Gordon talks about "Energy Vampires". Energy Vampires are those lovely people that always have something sarcastic or negative to say about any conversation, event or idea that's brought to the table.

I've got one in my life. He has a keen way of making me feel like an idiot, second guessing myself or left wanting his approval.

The whole Energy Vampire got me thinking about my brother. People are now in awe of that fact that he's playing Division I college football, gracing the cover of magazines, has a book coming out, is interviewed by top news reports and was awarded the Bronze Star with Valor and a Purple Heart. What he had to overcome were incredibly close energy vampires (aka close friends) telling him that he was too small, too old and not able enough to play Division I college football. He not only had those Energy Vampires in his life, but also had to overcome the horrific demons from war experiences.

It takes a lot to block out the naysayers, it takes a lot to say I really don't care what you think, it takes a lot to move forward and believe in yourself, it takes even more to use them as fuel to propel you forward.

Stay optimistic my friends :)

Song of the Day:
Lord Huron - Ends of the Earth