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why you should never listen to the doubters...

Published 8 months ago • 3 min read

Yo Yo! Reader,

Happy Monday!

I hope you are doing well! Taking it easy and being kind!

Today, I celebrate a new milestone and what leverage that for a message to you!

Last Newsletter can be read here​

🤷🏻‍♂️ Life & Thoughts

Let me share something incredible with you.

This month, my team and I hit our best month ever:

  • Revenue: $37,598.01
  • Profit: $11,314 thats NET!
  • Sales: 936 items

Here’s the kicker: that revenue alone is 73% of what I made in my first year of business. What took me 8-9 months back then, we just achieved in one month.

But it wasn’t always like this.

There were doubters. People telling me this wouldn’t work, that I should play it safe, that I was “wasting my time.” The truth is, I doubted myself at times too. But I stayed committed. I focused on showing up every single day, even when it was hard. Even when the wins felt small. (still plenty of tough days)

Here’s what I’ve learned:

  1. Don’t listen to the doubters. They don’t see your vision—they can’t. It’s your dream, not theirs.
  2. Keep your eyes on progress. Success doesn’t always look glamorous. Some months are tough, but if the trajectory is positive, you’re on the right path.
  3. Celebrate every win. Small wins compound into massive results.

If I had listened to the doubters, I wouldn’t be writing this message. I wouldn’t be hitting these milestones. And most importantly, I wouldn’t be living life on my own terms. AND I wouldn't be able to share this journey with you!

So here’s my challenge to you:​
What’s one dream or goal you’ve been holding back on because it feels too hard or because others don’t believe in it?

Take one step toward it this week. Ignore the noise. Focus on progress. Trust yourself.

Because no one else is going to make your dreams happen—that’s your job.

Stay true, keep going, and watch the results speak for themselves.

Business Snapshot for 2025 (currently):

  • January 2025, what a month and WOW it has been a huge boost of "i've got this".
  • Wait till next week for a huge announcement...

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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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PREVIOUS READS: First and Latest:

Week 1: https://ckarchive.com/b/lmuehmh9od64​
​Week 186: https://artisanal-teacher-7863.kit.com/posts/remember-to-zoom-out-before-you-focus-in-again
​Week 187: https://artisanal-teacher-7863.kit.com/posts/it-s-taken-5-years-but-i-am-ready-for-the-next​
Week 188: https://artisanal-teacher-7863.kit.com/posts/will-you-commit-to-being-a-better-you​
Week 189: https://artisanal-teacher-7863.kit.com/posts/that-fear-isn-t-a-red-light-it-s-a-signal-that-you-re-about-to-grow?​

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