By Douglas Armey
“Conventional people are roused to fury by departure from convention, largely because they regard such departure as a criticism of themselves.” Bertrand Russell
Have you ever ventured out into something unconventional and been criticized? Ever tried to change your world and been personally attacked? Attempted something new you felt would make a positive difference only to have it undermined by a friend?
Go down the list through history—scientists, religious leaders, political leaders, artists, writers, entrepreneurs, inventors. Everyone who has challenged the status quo and attempted to change it for the better has faced criticism.
Yet, somehow they pressed on. They turned their attention away from the naysayers and kept to their dream. And they... More...
