"If you look for affirmation from someone else, it can easily be taken away. That's the danger." - Bozoma St. John Look, everyone wants approval and likes to feel appreciated and celebrated. It would be a lie to say that these things don't make us feel good. But, relying on other people to keep you happy and motivated is dangerous and I'll tell you why. Popularity is fleeting. Trends come and go, and so does people's loyalty and buy-in. You can be the shit one second and canceled the next. If all of a sudden, all that love you're getting one moment disappears, it can leave you feeling deflated and ready to give up, UNLESS... You are so secure and confident in your own dopeness that you don't need to look to others for affirmation. Sure, we will face moments of discouragement. However, the difference for a WINNER is that they use these moments as catalysts to launch them into their NEXT WIN. I have made a career out of staying ahead of trends and understanding how to project what's next when others couldn't see it yet. If I had listened to naysayers or doubters rather than staying laser-focused on my belief in myself and in my ideas, I might not be where I am right now. So, while impressing others feels nice, it is security in yourself and the belief in your own vision that will level you up every time. No one will be able to deny your light. Check out today's podcast with Bozoma St. John, Hall of Fame Marketer, and hear about how her confidence and acknowledgement of her own superpowers has been instrumental in her success with some of the biggest brands in the world. Get familiar. For more, visit: https://www.howtowinbiginmusic.com Follow Clinton Sparks: https://www.instagram.com/ClintonSparks/