They Don't Support Me | Trent Shelton
About this video
Shelton addresses people who delay pursuing their dreams because friends or family don’t support them. He argues that lack of support from those close to you should never stop your journey, explaining that most success comes from strangers who don’t know you personally. Shelton encourages viewers to believe in themselves and start their journey regardless of who supports them, noting that those closest to you are often too familiar to see your greatness.
Key takeaways
- Shelton claims that waiting for support from friends and family is a common excuse that keeps people from pursuing their dreams
- According to Shelton, approximately 99% of success comes from strangers who don’t know you personally, not from people in your immediate circle
- Shelton argues that people who are too close or familiar with you often cannot see your greatness and potential
- Shelton emphasizes that self-belief is more important than external validation, and supporters will emerge once you begin your journey
Episode details: published January 27, 2021 · 7.3K views · 8:46 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. The talks summarized here are Trent Shelton’s own words and beliefs, presented for education; summaries are written by Self Growth Videos from each episode itself.
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