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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Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:18):
Welcome back to the Freedom First Podcast.
This is Justin Arrington, backwith you with another episode.
This is episode number 44.
I'm glad to be with you allonce again today, and if this is
your first time tuning into theshow, here's what to expect.
My only goal, my only purposeof this podcast is to provide
value to you, give you littletips, tricks, nuggets whatever

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you want to call them that youcan start applying into your
life today.
That will help you project alife that you absolutely dream
of.
It's going to help you achievethe things that you want in life
.
It's going to help you push forhigher goals, and all that I
ask is that, if you get anyvalue whatsoever is just to
share the show with someone whoyou believe in, who you feel
like could benefit from thismessage.

(01:00):
And for all of you guys thatare returning guests, thank you
again, once again for being here, and you guys know the drill as
well Share the show with asmany people as you can.
All I ask is one person.
If you guys can bring oneperson onto this show, that
would mean the world to me.
With that said, let's go aheadand dive into today's tip nugget
, whatever you want to call it.
We're going to be talking aboutother people's opinions and why

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they actually are going to playa big part in your success.
Now we all hear that the biggeryou grow, the bigger your ego
gets, and maybe that comes withsome baggage, it comes with some
haters, it comes with friendsthat maybe you've outgrown in
life.
But those people are criticalto your success because you're

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going to start seeing that youknow what they're living a life
that I do not want to live andthere's a reason that I'm
breaking away from these peopleand I can tell you firsthand the
more and more that you pullaway, the more and more hate,
the more and more backtalk, themore you know jealousy, to put
it that way is going to happenand I want you to know that's
okay and it's okay to use thosepeople to fuel your goals.

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It's okay to not necessarilylook down on them, but look at
them at where they're at intheir life.
You know they're notprogressing, they're not going
anywhere, they don't really havegoals.
They don't have the drive thatyou have to become better, to
build a business, to better yourbody, better your relationships
.
They're lost, they're lostsouls and all that you can do is
dominate.
All you need to do, all youneed to focus on, is you

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building yourself up andhopefully they follow suit.
Maybe they'll realize you knowwhat So-and-so is getting their
life put together.
I'm kind of jealous of what hehas.
Maybe I'll reach back out.
Maybe you know I kind oftreated him bad and maybe let's
give him a second chance.
Maybe I can learn a thing ortwo from him.
Maybe you'll be that advocatefor someone in their life.
Maybe you'll be the one thathelps them change their life

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around for the better.
Maybe, but chances are that'sprobably not going to happen.
Chances are they're going tostay haters for the rest of your
life and those haters are goingto get caught up in the
jealousy.
They're going to see thatyou're moving forward in life
and that you are pursuing yourgoals and you're living a dream
life.

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But guess what?
Their opinions do not matter.
Their jealousy does not matter.
If you have people in your lifeI've said this so many times on
the show, like it should be onrepeat People will try and tear
you down.
Don't let them become baggage.
Don't let them weigh you down.

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If they're negative, if theydon'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 followChrist.
Not everyone is going to wantto follow you.
Not saying that I'm comparingyou to Jesus, because I'm not,

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but what I am saying is like,not everyone's going to want
what you want.
Not everyone's going to believein you.
And to all those people, guesswhat?
Your opinion doesn't matter, itstraight up, does not matter.
You know, there's a quote by LilWayne that I that I like, I've,
I've.
I remember looking at this.

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Gosh, it's probably been 10years ago maybe, and I still
revert back to it.
I have the picture of it savedon my phone and it says haters
only hate things they can't haveand the people that they can't
be.
It's just a little thing calledjealousy.
People are jealous of whereyou're at.
No matter where you're at,there is going to be someone out

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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 tosupport you, they really don't
matter.
They don't.
It's okay to cut people out.
It's okay to pursue what youwant.
It's okay to go against thenormality.

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Why does anybody want to fit in.
Why does anybody want to benormal?
I don't, I really don't.
You know, there's a quote by mybuddy, jared Briggs, and he said
this to me probably about ayear ago and, like it's kind of
become one of my life's mantrasand it's I want what the average

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man can't afford.
The second that he told me thatif you guys don't follow Jared
Briggs I think it's the realJared Briggs on Instagram go
follow him, because he puts outsome really awesome content.
I want what the average mancan't afford and the average man
, their opinions do not matterto me.
Straight up, that's it.

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So who are your haters?
Who are the people out therethat envy you, that are jealous
of you, that may even hate youbecause you're successful in
their eyes?
Just remember, their opinionsdon't matter, they really don't.

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So that's my nugget for you guystoday.
I hope you take it to heart.
Go and do whatever you want todo in life, because the only
people that will matter are theones that stick by your side and
cheer you on, but you'll neverfind out who those people are
until you start going after whatyou want.
So go out there and take what'syours.
Go out and start living a freelife and start living it on your

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own terms.
Guys, that's my message for youtoday.
Take it however you want, butjust know that it's the truth,
guys.
I love you, guys, and we'llchat with you once again
tomorrow.