Set your mind on your goals and nothing else

[martyns]

I spent five years away from friends and family, because whenever I bring up how crypto can be life-changing they always discourage me, maybe because I lost some money to few trades and I was not that good at trading at the time, I got mad one day and I left the city and move to another city, because they won't let me be and they felt I will waste my life away.

Today, I now own a home and a nice ride, I was able to get married and settle down, but now they feel like they made a huge mistake for not listening to me. I believe this was the best decision I've ever made, I was able to gathered some BTC in 2019  to 2020 bear market and also with the help of my trading skills.

Only God knows what would have happened if I never left, my mind kept telling me to venture into crypto at the time and even my own family shut the idea down.

I don't know why and now they are asking for my help, I have to do it since they are my family, and even my friends are asking for help, would you help your discouraging friends if you are in my shoe? They were my friends, but not anymore, I believe friends should be supportive of each other, am I wrong.

If you are a crypto newbie, make sure you set your mind on your goals, do not be discouraged by anyone, people can't see the future, we are not gods or demigods who can read the future, do not listen to any naysayers.

This was a very smart move you made as at then,some friends who see that you may eventually get rich from what you are doing might just intentionally want to discourage you so that you won't be above them financially.Life is all about choice,and only those who have decided to take a strong decision on the goal will definitely get the desired result from life.The most important thing I saw in your post Op is that you believed in what you were doing,you believed it will definitely pay you someday,that was why you stigged to it despite the way they discouraged you from doing it.I have learnt from this your story today,and it's also a message to newbies to also stig to what ever they believe in nomtter what people say about it.

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[michellee]

People may not believe in your dreams but as for you who knows what you are doing, you don't need to be discouraged with whatever they are saying. Always be focused on your goals and achievement whenever it has come to reality they will be the ones to call you again for help and assistance. One thing you must know is that anyone who sees you with laptop may not understand the kind of job you are doing, many may take you for fraudster who always seat at home scamming people, so it's better to stay away from people, hide yourself and focused your business.

Lastly, you need to help them because they are your family and friends, right now what I expected you to do is to explain your business to them so that they will understand you more better.

Forget other people and stick to your dreams. If you believe you can achieve your dream, keep doing it and don't give up even though the situation may be difficult. Only those who can strive beyond others will succeed and achieve their desired success, while others will only stop halfway and despair. Just let other people think it's impossible to do and that they might underestimate what you do because they don't know how to do it. And I agree to help your family and close friends, especially those who want to know how you work and can make money.

[GeorgeJohn]

The thing that makes humans to propagate in life is determination not exaggeration, so I believe that determination and observation will make you to achieve your objectives, while some people lose focus is when they have nothing especially no positive agenda, using this community as point of illustration, when you are not determined you will not be able to grow in the community of bitcointalk, so once you have positive plans of yourself what you need only is to ensures you dreams come to pass through your draft and executed with a determination 

[Sandra_hakeem]

... having a positive mindset towards anything you do is very imperative. Do you know that alot may have started just the same time when you did, but were not able to get to your position today.. sometimes, even for the fact that they invested more than you did???
What are we talking about here again?? The consistency.... That was what you got -- enough that you weren't able to quit the idea and listen to your family and friends.. secondly, you got the insight they didn't...
Thirdly, you embraced the insight and tried it out, it worked for you... They didn't even believe, talk more of joining you.
On the other hand, helping anyone in life is one's choice.

Sandra 🧑‍🦰

[Cryptomiles1]

People may not believe in your dreams but as for you who knows what you are doing, you don't need to be discouraged with whatever they are saying. Always be focused on your goals and achievement whenever it has come to reality they will be the ones to call you again for help and assistance. One thing you must know is that anyone who sees you with laptop may not understand the kind of job you are doing, many may take you for fraudster who always seat at home scamming people, so it's better to stay away from people, hide yourself and focused your business.

Lastly, you need to help them because they are your family and friends, right now what I expected you to do is to explain your business to them so that they will understand you more better.

Forget other people and stick to your dreams. If you believe you can achieve your dream, keep doing it and don't give up even though the situation may be difficult. Only those who can strive beyond others will succeed and achieve their desired success, while others will only stop halfway and despair. Just let other people think it's impossible to do and that they might underestimate what you do because they don't know how to do it. And I agree to help your family and close friends, especially those who want to know how you work and can make money.

I could remembered countless times I have been stopped not to hold my phone or sit with my laptop because they thought I was doing internet fraudster called "Yahoo" everyone was against me even my uncle whom I thought is knowledgeable enough to understand my situation was as well against me because he doesn't understand bitcoin and cryptocurrency. After a little break through from some of my investment I had to open my system and show them what I was doing all these while, today they supports me and even if I am with my system or phone bending down doing my business they don't stress me anymore because they have seen the results and the truth.

I will suggest you also explain to them as well.

[michellee]

I could remembered countless times I have been stopped not to hold my phone or sit with my laptop because they thought I was doing internet fraudster called "Yahoo" everyone was against me even my uncle whom I thought is knowledgeable enough to understand my situation was as well against me because he doesn't understand bitcoin and cryptocurrency. After a little break through from some of my investment I had to open my system and show them what I was doing all these while, today they supports me and even if I am with my system or phone bending down doing my business they don't stress me anymore because they have seen the results and the truth.

I will suggest you also explain to them as well.

I have experienced something similar to what you get. Even my father told me to find a more promising job to earn income. But I still insist on trying what I want first, especially from the internet, because opportunities to earn or make money are possible. And after I did it, I gave gifts to my mom and dad and said this is what I did and it's not much because I'm still a beginner and need to learn more.

Finally, they support what I do because they see progress in what I do. At that time, I only dreamed of being independent and having an income and even though I knew it would be hard to get there, but I still tried.

[cryptoaddictchie]

I don't know why and now they are asking for my help, I have to do it since they are my family, and even my friends are asking for help, would you help your discouraging friends if you are in my shoe? They were my friends, but not anymore, I believe friends should be supportive of each other, am I wrong.

Because you got a house and a nice ride. People tend to believe one if there is a result that they are seeing. Some of them hesitant cause they are still at doubt during the time they are being informed of it but now that they see you with achievements that you have made. The reality speaks when they asked you again for help. Also help them, its not that they throw you out before but even so still help them with all you can do especially they are still your family. Resentment isnt something good ones feeling.

[bounceback]

I spent five years away from friends and family, because whenever I bring up how crypto can be life-changing they always discourage me, maybe because I lost some money to few trades and I was not that good at trading at the time, I got mad one day and I left the city and move to another city, because they won't let me be and they felt I will waste my life away.

All their families want their closest people to be successful in the future, so I think what they have done to you before is a natural thing, especially at that time bitcoin was not very popular so it made your family worry what if you will lose everything investing with bitcoin but the great thing is that now you have proven yourself to them that the choice you choose can make your life better. From your story it can be concluded that we must always convince ourselves of whatever choices we have made even though sometimes these choices are taken for granted by others.

[CryptoHeadlineNews]

I spent five years away from friends and family, because whenever I bring up how crypto can be life-changing they always discourage me, maybe because I lost some money to few trades and I was not that good at trading at the time, I got mad one day and I left the city and move to another city, because they won't let me be and they felt I will waste my life away.

Today, I now own a home and a nice ride, I was able to get married and settle down, but now they feel like they made a huge mistake for not listening to me. I believe this was the best decision I've ever made, I was able to gathered some BTC in 2019  to 2020 bear market and also with the help of my trading skills.

At times, to be successful in life, a man just has to leave his place of comfort zone, and I'm happy O.P never gave up on his trust in Bitcoin being the new gold and potential currency for the future, because at times what constitutes to 50% of a man's success are a bunch of positive vibes he gets from people around him, of which home was doing more harm than good.

And even my friends are asking for help, would you help your discouraging friends if you are in my shoe? They were my friends, but not anymore, I believe friends should be supportive of each other, am I wrong?

A tree can never make a forest, that's why in this life quality friendship is very important, and as such, if im in your shoe, I will never stop bringing opportunities that might help them in the future, but if they fail to key into it, they are to be blame and not me. Why I will let my friends know that Bitcoin has come to stay, and as such the best investment for the future, that can be accumulated bit by bit.

[Eternad]

If you are a crypto newbie, make sure you set your mind on your goals, do not be discouraged by anyone, people can't see the future, we are not gods or demigods who can read the future, do not listen to any naysayers.

Actually you will not being discouraged if don’t tell them what you are doing. You don’t have any obligations to encourage them on what you are doing because it’s your own decision and you discover it by yourself so why will you being affected by others that doesn’t have any experience on it. Most of the non crypto user that discouraging is simply just afraid on the risk and being left behind that’s why they are dragging down others to not do the risky investment so that they will be the same in the end.

Crypto is anonymous, I myself trading and investing in crypto for more than 5 years without noticing by my family. I don’t talk to them about crypto investment so my life is very peaceful without any judgement from them.

[Die_empty]

I spent five years away from friends and family, because whenever I bring up how crypto can be life-changing they always discourage me, maybe because I lost some money to few trades and I was not that good at trading at the time, I got mad one day and I left the city and move to another city, because they won't let me be and they felt I will waste my life away.

You took the right decision to leave the city because they would have really discouraged you to abandon what you so much believed in. To avoid a confrontation that might lead to an argument or even fighting, it is better to walk away. Most families will feel the same way because they expect you to get a job and raise a family but they are disappointed because you are always in front of a computer or phone and you are also losing money. They might think you are wasting your time and money.

Today, I now own a home and a nice ride, I was able to get married and settle down, but now they feel like they made a huge mistake for not listening to me. I believe this was the best decision I've ever made, I was able to gathered some BTC in 2019  to 2020 bear market and also with the help of my trading skills.

You are very fortunate to benefit from your bitcoin trading or investment. Some other unlucky people lost their money investing in Bitcoin. And you also maximized your profit by using it to settle your basic needs, that's commendable.

I don't know why and now they are asking for my help, I have to do it since they are my family, and even my friends are asking for help, would you help your discouraging friends if you are in my shoe? They were my friends, but not anymore, I believe friends should be supportive of each other, am I wrong.

If you have the means to assist them, please don't hesitate to do it. It is not everybody that will accept your business idea because they might have another perspective on your business idea. It is not everyone that understands the bitcoin sector. Some people believe it is a scam so they will speak to you based on their level of understanding.

If you are a crypto newbie, make sure you set your mind on your goals, and do not be discouraged by anyone, people can't see the future, we are not gods or demigods who can read the future, do not listen to any naysayers.

It is not bad to get advice from people. But you should ensure that they are knowledgeable about the area they are advising you on. It is also important to do your research before taking any business or investment decision.

[Smartvirus]

Because you got a house and a nice ride. People tend to believe one if there is a result that they are seeing. Some of them hesitant cause they are still at doubt during the time they are being informed of it but now that they see you with achievements that you have made. The reality speaks when they asked you again for help. Also help them, its not that they throw you out before but even so still help them with all you can do especially they are still your family. Resentment isnt something good ones feeling.

The reactions you get from people or certain circumstances shouldn't change you negatively. If you a generally a good person, then be good. If it was your desire to aid them in the past, you should by all means do what you must but, perhaps with a price (by price, i don't mean it must be money) and a little much stressful this time. At least, you've got to make them understand that opportunities aren't left hanging around for them to ride on at anytime. It's slippery and slips away at any point but, I don't really blame them for doubting. Besides, your meant to do your own research before going both feet deep in and looking out for some proof could be that for them.
Family success is actually for all and so, it pays even you @OP to carry them along in your engagement and exercise caution where need be.

[cryptoaddictchie]

The reactions you get from people or certain circumstances shouldn't change you negatively. If you a generally a good person, then be good. If it was your desire to aid them in the past, you should by all means do what you must but, perhaps with a price (by price, i don't mean it must be money) and a little much stressful this time.

Should be I guess. But OP had a bad experiences. Though we know resentment is corrosive, its not always like that. But its not our cup of tea to judge them since we arent on his place.

Apparently, I think OP still cares and will definitely do the right thing. Past is a past and maybe they learn the lesson when the things they noticed got changed too. Its a shamed that respect isnt done at the beginning and to end up being in the same foot but you already did a horrible judgement.

[Gallar]

I spent five years away from friends and family, because whenever I bring up how crypto can be life-changing they always discourage me

people who laugh at or discourage you I'm sure they are people who have never seen the process in any case whether it's in work, ability, and included in your investment journey in bitcoin. people like them never try new opportunities. and if there isn't a good, profitable result yet, people like them won't believe it. so your step to evacuate from an environment like that is indeed the right step.

Today, I now own a home and a nice ride, I was able to get married and settle down, but now they feel like they made a huge mistake for not listening to me. I believe this was the best decision I've ever made, I was able to gathered some BTC in 2019  to 2020 bear market and also with the help of my trading skills.

your friends or your family will definitely regret it, because now they see clear evidence that bitcoin is indeed a quality asset and bitcoin always has the opportunity to continue to climb to the top of the highest mountain.
but actually if they really want to participate in investing in bitcoin, even now is not too late. there are always opportunities if you want to invest in bitcoin, the important thing is to start now.

Only God knows what would have happened if I never left, my mind kept telling me to venture into crypto at the time and even my own family shut the idea down.

it means you are a lucky person, because I often see, many people regret why they didn't know about bitcoin or crypto from the beginning.

I don't know why and now they are asking for my help, I have to do it since they are my family, and even my friends are asking for help, would you help your discouraging friends if you are in my shoe? They were my friends, but not anymore, I believe friends should be supportive of each other, am I wrong.

follow your heart, if you want to help your family and friends then do it. But the most important thing is not to harm yourself.
because if I were in a position like you, I would also do that.

If you are a crypto newbie, make sure you set your mind on your goals, do not be discouraged by anyone, people can't see the future, we are not gods or demigods who can read the future, do not listen to any naysayers.

and I'll add. "Don't miss the slightest opportunity, because we don't know that something small will turn into a towering mountain in the future."

[Outhue]

I am sorry for how you are mistreated by your family, when people share this type of story I always feel like the luckiest person ever because I was never treated in such a manner.

I was well supported before I have something good to show for it, sometimes, parents are the real culprit when their children fail, they want results from them but they don't believe in their dreams, this is saddening to hear.

My father gave me all his time when he was still alive, he supported me and my goals, he encouraged me more than my mother, I was able to become successful because of his encouragement and love, I will raise my children the same way, by God's grace.

If my father never supported me I would have lost hope or left and the hate will always be inside me forever. I wish you the best OP and I am sorry for everything you went through, do forgive them and find peace.

They are your family and they will always be, they are irreplaceable.

[Sakanwa]

I agree to fact that focusing on our goals is a number one priority for achieving one's interest in life because I believe that what we hardly worked for there is always a reward for that. You might fall at first but if time is given you will surely reach your goal, in all i am concluding at that given time and patience is the best way to achieve our goals

[Rockstarguy]

I don't know why and now they are asking for my help, I have to do it since they are my family, and even my friends are asking for help, would you help your discouraging friends if you are in my shoe? They were my friends, but not anymore, I believe friends should be supportive of each other, am I wrong.

If you are a crypto newbie, make sure you set your mind on your goals, do not be discouraged by anyone, people can't see the future, we are not gods or demigods who can read the future, do not listen to any naysayers.

Because your friend and family did not encourage you when you needed them should not stop you from helping them now that you are fine. You won't blame them because they never had the idea, they didn't see what you saw then, to them they thought they were helping you to do the right thing which every good family and friends will always do. But it was so good that you never allowed their ignorance to quench your goals and your targets.

You have no choice than to help them, your results of your investment has open their eyes to learn to be on the right part, so urge you to be nice to those who never supported you. You have to understand not everyone will support you, what you need to prove to them is the result of your goal.

[Belarge]

Op what happened to you is a normal irony of life,most people will never support your little beginning unless they start seeing results, again don't feel it's everyone that believes and trust in crypto, so to me I will say don't blame them much for not supporting your little beginning, always treat me as family and Friends as usual, and I will also say a big congratulations to you on your achievements through crypto...

[CryptopreneurBrainboss]

I don't know why and now they are asking for my help, I have to do it since they are my family, and even my friends are asking for help, would you help your discouraging friends if you are in my shoe? They were my friends, but not anymore, I believe friends should be supportive of each other, am I wrong.

If you are a crypto newbie, make sure you set your mind on your goals, do not be discouraged by anyone, people can't see the future, we are not gods or demigods who can read the future, do not listen to any naysayers.

You just explain how a normal family function, first they laughed at you and discouraged you from chasing after your dreams and when you listen to them and fail you get laughed at again but if you held strong and chase that dream as you did, you become successful then they start coming closed still you shouldn't pay them back with evil because they were just looking out for you. They didn't want you to take risk because some of them did and failed. They wanted you to take the easiest route to what they call been successful which is securing a job and waiting on salary then become a slave for money.

Families don't support dreams but strangers do, which is why we're advice to consider those strangers we meet daily as our key to success and not our family. Still though family is everything, don't turn your back on them as at the end of the day all we're doing is trying to secure the bag so we can give a good life to our family members and that extends to our extebded family like uncles and nieces etc. Turning back on your family when you have finally made it could cost you more than you imagined so it's best you embrace them but don't give them too much access into your life or they'll start all over again, that's just family.

[sokani]

I hope you see it that your family and friends mean well by warning you of online investments. There's a proverb in my local dialect that says it's only the person that loves you that will tell you that your mouth is smelling. They loved you so much that they warned you and you took the risk and it paid off. So, you shouldn't have grudges with them but rather thank God that you have loving people around you.