do not fall victim to someone else's limited belief!


Yo Reader,

Ever shared a goal? A dream? Something which fires you up, something which gets you excited... only to have someone come out and say "that's not possible".

Well I think I hear this way too much, but the beauty of it... is it makes more push further into my dreams and goals!

I want to chat about it today and maybe it can resonate with you.

Last Newsletter can be read here

Lessons/Reflections/Thoughts

It's been a rough few weeks almost months in the business.

  • more costs (most at my own expense of investing back into the business mind you)
  • lower sales volume
  • customer drop in spend appetite
  • some economy challenges in general

Some tough challenges...

Here’s the thing: when people say you can’t, they’re really saying they couldn’t.
Their ceiling isn’t your limit it’s just the top floor of their experience.

If I had followed the unsolicited advice of the randoms on the internet years ago when I first started this journey, I would not be here today. But I am and though I don't meet their "ideas of success" LOL, I am proud of my success and I also know its simply the START.

So when you’re building, dreaming, or doing something different, remember: you’re not here to fit inside someone else’s version of “realistic.”

I have had a few people continue to PUT down my dream. Saying it isn't possible. BUT it is only not possible in their mind as either they havent been able to do it, or no one else has.

Imagine if the amazing business's we see today decided to accept the rejection. Or if JK Rowling decided to accept her fate and not proceed with Harry Potter... wow...

The truth? Most limiting beliefs don’t start from malice they start from fear. These people are too scared to give it a go themselves... so they attack, pull down and challenge those doing it and making them realise they are not actually the ones good enough. They are simply ones with fear of change, fear of failure and they fear that if you actually pull it off, it’ll challenge what they settled for.

So how do you protect your momentum?

Here’s what I’ve learned:

1️⃣ Filter the feedback.
Not every voice deserves a seat at your table. Listen to data, not doubt. I do try to give everyone to share their thoughts and opinions and if I can take some advantage from any value they bring I will.

2️⃣ Watch the evidence.
Look at your own progress, not someone else’s projection. (plus... are they providing evidence?)
Every small win, every solved problem, every new skill that’s proof you’re growing beyond what they understand.

3️⃣ Let the results talk.
You don’t need to convince anyone.
Your consistency will make their arguments irrelevant.

And remember the moment you start playing small to make others comfortable, you’ve already accepted their version of your potential. DO NOT FALL TO THEIR LEVEL.

Keep building. Keep betting on yourself. You’re not crazy. You’re just early.

Business Snapshot for 2025 (currently):

October continues to be an endless ROLLERCOASTER RIDE!

Last week I honestly was in the mindset and accepting that October may be a NEGATIVE month.

And look... it may still end up that way, but I have taken some action this week to get things pushing in the right direction and with the push of more sales, some levers we are BACK in the green.

I still have staff to pay again in a couple of days, which will likely soak all of this up.

BUT, we are not done yet. Find out next week.

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I hope to see you around via my Youtube, my Instagram or maybe even in person!

Thanks!

Chris Furlong // say hello@clfurlong.com

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