Our Great Deeds Will Always Be Misunderstood By Someone

Just a reminder that having good ideas, and being great doesn't dismiss us from misunderstanding, misalignment, and negative press. 

Sometimes, no matter what we do, we will be misunderstood, and sometimes we will see things before others do. Equally, sometimes the feedback is relevant and true. The goal is to sort and to look for the difference.

When I visited the Wright Brother's home in Dayton Ohio, I read and article that a friend of the family had written about the Wright Brothers. In the article, he said, "It's a shame that those boys have that printing press and that bicycle shop going for them, but they choose to waste their time and money on that flying machine."

Where would many of us be had they listened to that feedback? 

Don't believe me? I have attached an image of some 1 star reviews for the Great Pyramids & Niagara falls for your enjoyment. One of the top trends in the Niagara Falls review, is that their is too much mist and water. 

There are also many relevant 1 star reviews, but we have to learn to look and listen.

Keep being great, keep doing great things, and look for those who provide you with real & honest feedback that helps us to grow and improve. You will never be able to please everyone.

Now have a great Friday!! Let's make tomorrow better than today.

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