When we are working towards our goals, there will be many naysayers around us who will drive us mad. Even though they are good friends, most of them will point out the flaws in our plans and actions. How do we deal with them, you ask?

Here's the first step:

Segregate the naysayers into two categories. The first category includes those who are just jealous that you are growing, and you should totally ignore these people.

The second category of people cares about you, but they may not know your exact ambitions and, therefore, don't know what advice to give you. They instead give you generic advice and think that they are trying to help you. 

Listen to the second category of people, but take their advice with a pinch of salt. Recognize them for the love they shower and keep them close.

Next, the second step:

Write down the naysayers' `you cannot do this` list of items and keep track of them. This is your journal, where you can go back and tell them that `you did it` when you have finally achieved your dreams.

Finally, the last step

Be grateful for the naysayers. They are one of the forces that push you upwards and onwards. So thank them and silently keep working on your dreams.