In pursuit of excellence I believe it’s worth taking a look at constructive criticism irrespective of where it comes from because sometimes it’s hard to look at ourselves objectively due to the narrow minded approach it takes to stay focus.
You’re right Stefanie, people with a desire to achieve little out of life might look at you and think you are doing too much, but at the same time, with other people pointing this out, (according to your words), then it might be something worth taking a look at.
Just to open myself up, people tell me (some have laughed in my face) all the time that I’m too old to try and run professionally (I’m 30). Well, it does anger me, but this year I have set realistic goals because of this criticism, and if the goals are not achieved, then the naysayers are right and I need to downgrade my track ambitions and find another venue to be highly successful in that is not depended on age. I’m not a looser for not fighting to the end, I’m just cutting my losses.
Regardless, I wish you the best of success Stefanie because I know what the burden feels like to constantly live a reality that is not congruent with ones own ambitions.