The Silliest Accusations You've Ever Heard

The Silliest Accusations You’ve Ever Heard

On August 8, 2011, in Blog Series, Personal development in MLM, Silly Accusations, Video, by Oliver

Just recently I asked you the following question:”What Are The Silliest Accusations You’ve Ever Heard ?”

This little video introduced to the topic:

Let me repeat the question:

What are the wildest, silliest and most absurd accusations you’ve ever heard in your life ?

The Silliest Accusations You've Ever Heard

All balloons are grey. No they aren't !

Thank you very much to all of you who contributed to the discussion.

These comments sparkled my attention in a special way:

Jayne Kopp wrote:

“I was told by a close friend ‘Jayne, it’s great you look at the positive side so much, but there comes a time my friend, that you also need to be realistic and stop living in your dream world!’ ha ha”

Ryan Biddulph commented:

“My sisters were genuinely concerned with me, so much so, they feared for me, when I began posting my inspirational quotes (…) They called me delusional, and suggested I get help before I slipped into another possible depression.”

Marcus Baker said:

“I have been called ‘fanatical’, ‘unrealistic’, ‘a daydreamer’, ‘delusional’, and ‘odd’.”

Dan O’Neil noted:

“Well, you’ve always been like that!”

I don’t get much of it now (…) The closest thing I get is the fact that none of us watch TV… people are a bit spooked by that and will sometimes comment on what we are missing out on!”

Christian Hollingsworth wrote:

“My some of my closest friends and family members – I’ve certainly been told I have an addictive personality. And I don’t know that I would consider it ‘silly’ but probably part truth. It seems there’s a line between addictive and passion – and often hard to know the difference between the two.”

Janet Callaway commented:

“Janet, you’re a natural born leader. The only problem is you lead in the wrong direction (…) Janet, you’re problem is that you keep looking at the world through your little rose colored glasses so you don’t see anything the way it really is.”

Well, I have to say, great job folks. Without wanting to hurt anybody’s feelings – your comments gave me a chuckle and I find it amazing that I am familiar with all of them.

People seem to be same everywhere – at least in the UK, in the US (even in Hawaii !), Australia, Canada and Germany.

The grey mass doesn’t like it when we try to escape from them.

Here I want to point you to a post from my good friend Rowena Bolo – a Filipino based in Singapore: Be Ready for the Most Powerful Force Against You As an Entrepreneur

And here’s another one that fits seamlessly into the picture – from Randy Gage‘s blog.

Randy writes in his post Constructive Doubt:

“There seems to be a religion of doubt in the world today. It’s almost like doubt has been glorified to cult status. If you want to appear intelligent today, you must doubt everything. That means pointing out the flaws, defects of everything, especially denigrating all spiritual ideals.”

Now the next question:

When we acknowledge the “fact” that our environment and the mainstream in our society doesn’t like our personal development, are we simply realistic and thus able to deal with it accordingly or are we only creating the resistance by anticipating and expecting it ?

Remember, when we expect to meet enemies, we will meet them.

What is your opinion ?

I always love your reaction, so please leave me a comment down below with questions, thoughts, or feedback.

I am going to weave the best contributions from you into a blog post and will link back to your blog (!), not to a capture page, sales page, squeeze page etc.

And (yes, here’s my call to action) please share this post with your Twitter and Facebook friends by clicking on the share buttons. I appreciate you telling others.

To a prosperous life,

Oliver Tausend
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29 Responses to “The Silliest Accusations You’ve Ever Heard”

Michael Keyes says:

August 8, 2011 at 14:07

Some of these accusations are silly. The thing is when you pick up a hot coal to throw at someone the only one getting burned is you. Good post by the way.
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Oliver Reply:
August 8th, 2011 at 20:56
Hi Michael,

thanks for your initial comment on my blog. So true, we’re only hurting ourselves.

Come back soon and take care

Oliver

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Ilka Flood
Twitter: ilkaflood
says:

August 9, 2011 at 01:20

Hi Oliver,

Reading all those wonderful replies made me think…if some of what is said to us doesn’t have it’s roots in envy or jealousy. It may also be, that some of it is said out of fear …because, if you become more successful than me I might lose you as friend.

Great post!

Blessings,

Ilka
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Oliver Reply:
August 9th, 2011 at 12:43
Hi Ilka,

what you say hits the nail on its head. It’s fear of loss of love. My mother once said:”I hope you still love when you are so successful.”

Thanks for your comment.

Take care

Oliver

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Ilka Flood
Twitter: ilkaflood
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August 9th, 2011 at 20:45
Hi Oliver,

I don’t think your mom needs to worry. You have a great character and success won’t get to your head.

All the best,

Ilka

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Oliver Reply:
August 19th, 2011 at 15:35
Hi Ilka,

I think you’re right

Thank you

Oliver

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Marcus Baker
Twitter: marcus_baker
says:

August 9, 2011 at 15:08

Hi Oliver,

Thanks for featuring my comment.

Regarding your question I definitely believe that if we anticipate and expect the resistance then we will certainly play a part in bringing that resistance into our reality. Should we really be caring that there is resistance. I don’t think so but we obviously do.

One area where this happens all the time is with network marketing for instance. People soon expect that everybody they approach will resist what they offer. Is it any wonder that this is exactly what they get?

I believe we have to accept that we are all evolving in our own time and if we find ourselves responding to “a call” that others clearly can’t hear then we have to have faith that it is a personal call and not concern ourselves with those who are still “sleeping”. It is called PERSONAL development after all!

Great topic and I had better stop now… ha ha

~Marcus
Marcus Baker recently posted..Are you up for the Invisible Giver Challenge?

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Oliver Reply:
August 19th, 2011 at 15:40
Hi Marcus,

well, I had the same suspicion that we should be careful about “expecting enemies” everywhere. Sure enough we will prove ourselves right. And we pay for this suspicion with an energy bill, regardless if it comes true or not.

Thanks for your comment.

Take care

Oliver

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MegB says:

August 9, 2011 at 15:31

You are right from the point of SILLY but afterall its all depends on MIND.

As there are different mind in different folks and what comes in their mind are look like always right for them so no one can stop all such things.

Am I right?

Anyway thanks a lot for this.

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Oliver Reply:
August 19th, 2011 at 15:38
Hi Meg,

you are right on. At the end of the day, it’s none of our business what others think about me. The only thing that matters is what I think about myself.

Thanks for your comment.

Take care

Oliver

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Brock Blohm
Twitter: start_networkin
says:

August 9, 2011 at 22:08

Hey Oliver,

I can’t say that there was ‘one’ comment that I can remember someone saying to me in regards to my own personal development. Maybe it happened, but I just can’t think of one .

Although, it does seem rather ironic to me – the ones who are commenting and producing negative words; are those who have yet to work on themselves. They are usually low-integrated thinkers and tend to avoid planning ahead. Strange.

Very interesting indeed!
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Oliver Reply:
August 19th, 2011 at 15:34
Hi Brock,

those guys have to criticize others to protect themselves. That’s the pattern.

Thanks for your comment.

Take care

Oliver

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Jayne Kopp says:

August 11, 2011 at 09:18

HI Oliver, you know this post was very empowering because it drove home the fact that ‘we’ are not unusual and that many people have similar negative influences they must ignore. I often wondered how many other folks had similar opinions.

Reading your post solidified the fact that ignoring these silly accusations is the right choice.

Thanks for sharing my experiences amongst the other of our fave friends.

Jayne
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Oliver Reply:
August 19th, 2011 at 15:23
Hi Jayne,

ignoring is good but what if they work in us and won’t fade away because they pushed some button in us ?

I have to face the negative emotions that are implied squarely to get rid of the puke.

Thanks for your comment.

Take care

Oliver

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Rowena Bolo says:

August 11, 2011 at 11:17

Hi Oliver,

First of all, thank you for the mention, I really appreciate it!

This is an empowering and a powerful post, and I am glad to be reading responses from wonderful friends all over the world. As you can tell this topic is also something that’s dear to me. But I must agree with what you said and everyone’s comments too, looks like we all grow and agree that there will always be that resistance. I love what Marcus said that it is in fact called ‘personal’ development, so it is indeed a personal call.

What I realized too after I posted about this topic (the link you shared), is that our subconscious is a much more powerful force than the environment which is the 97% that Bob Proctor is talking about. This is exactly related to what you said that we do really attract what we think about. So guarding our subconscious is truly the key to conquering over this so-called ‘resistance’. Whether we create these enemies or not, I can only say that it can really be true. So being evolving human beings, we definitely learn in our personal growth process that we are the master creator of our environment

- Rowena
Rowena Bolo recently posted..Be Ready for the Most Powerful Force Against You As an Entrepreneur

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Oliver Reply:
August 19th, 2011 at 15:19
Hi Rowena,

thanks for sharing your insights and your appreciative comment. I agree that it’s all about feeding our subconscious mind with the right food. We won’t be able to control it entirely and it’s not necessary either. But we can influence it a lot with the right thoughts and an adequate emotional balance.

Take care

Oliver

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Michaele Harrington says:

August 14, 2011 at 13:33

Hi Oliver,

This is one of those awesome posts that make you feel not so alone as an entrepreneur.
Isn’t it always interesting to note that these accusations tend to come from the people that supposedly care about you the most?!

I think one of my most hilarious examples is a relative who to this day, continues to diligently research (on my behalf) any post they can find on pyramid schemes. But here is the kicker….
This relative is a professional gambler!! And to be honest given that math and studying ‘probability’ of numbers and equations etc has never been a strong point nor a passion of mine, I actually respect the success this person has achieved.

Although the irony used to really p*** me off, I now understand that the gambling profession is filled with a lot of fear and potential real life threats for those who make it big. So over time this relative has actually given me great insight into the way people mask their own fears by projecting them onto others.
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Oliver Reply:
August 19th, 2011 at 14:54
Hi Michaelé

wow, that’s powerful, thanks for sharing your insights.

People who should care the most want to protect us, and sometimes also themselves. At the end it’s all about, as you note, projecting their own fears and shortcomings onto others. Very true.

Take care

Oliver

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Dan O'Neil says:

August 16, 2011 at 10:41

What a great bunch of people to hang out with!!!!

I remember when I first discovered personal development and I was like a bull in a china shop telling everyone how they should read this book or listen to these tapes etc. That’s when the reactions from other people really hurt the most… to have something you believe in so strongly attacked by people (especially as they mean well) is really hard at first.

The thing is, that’s exactly how they feel too – by you being different and working on yourself, even once you get past the preaching bit, people feel that you are attacking their way of life. The ironic thing is, you’re happy to let them be whatever they want to be… but because you are so happy and great around them, they are not happy to let you be that way because it hurts them.

I remember from my MLM days there is that saying, “Some Will, Some Won’t… there’s always Some Waiting” (SWSWSW – or some thing like that?!) – we can learn a lot from that attitude! It’s always harder being the personally developed one because you always have to act your best – everyone else can do what they want!!!!
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Oliver Reply:
August 19th, 2011 at 13:50
Hi Dan,

thanks for your comment. You are right that this is truly an awesome bunch of people.

I also had to learn that I am not supposed to be a missionary. It’s not my job, it’s the universe’s job or God’s, whatever.

Of course, people don’t like it when you change because it reminds them of their own shortcomings.

Take care

Oliver

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Janet
Twitter: janetcallaway
says:

August 17, 2011 at 01:25

Oliver, aloha. Loved this fun compilation. Yes, it appears that people are much the same everywhere,

Oliver, I learned long ago that “what you think of me is none of my business.” Therefore, I do what I want to do without concerning myself with what others may think of it.

“They,” the great “they” that know everything and are so frequently quoted, say that in any situation 1/3 will agree; 1/3 will disagree and 1/3 won’t care. Personally, I believe those numbers are a bit optimistic. My guess is that, at a minimum, the 80/20 rules comes into play–80% won’t care and the agree/disagree split the other 20% depending on the topic.

Oliver, I love it when you do these types of posts. Even though I read everyone’s comments on my way down to make mine, it is nice to see the organized excerpts. Thank you.

Best wishes for a magnificent week. Aloha. Janet
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Oliver Reply:
August 19th, 2011 at 13:46
Hi Janet,

thanks for your comment. That’s well said:”Organized excerpts”. A compilation like that reveals a common thread, right ?

I am also growing into the mindset you describe. What others think about me is none of my business. While I know that, I am not always in complete control of my emotions and decisions when I feel disapproval or criticism. Not yet.

Glad you liked this post.

Take care

Oliver

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Oliver says:

August 19, 2011 at 15:33

Hi Karen,

limits are there to be overcome. No doubt about it.

Thanks for your comment.

Take care

Oliver

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Oliver says:

August 19, 2011 at 15:36

Hi Richard,

our friends as a mirror of our shortcomings, does that fit what you are referring to ?

Well, maye. Who knows…

Thanks for your comment.

Take care

Oliver

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Aiko says:

August 30, 2011 at 15:34

I wish I can join in the conversation of those guys. I will never get bored if I have them all the time. I agree, Criticism and humiliation are very serious and can change your whole personality in an instant. Good thing, we have friends whom we can share these events in our lives and laugh about it

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Oliver Reply:
September 15th, 2011 at 19:21
Hi Aiko,

thanks for your comment.

Take care

Oliver

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Karen J Miller says:

January 11, 2012 at 16:03

Hello Oliver,

This was a fun one to read!
I have learned to keep my conversations generic with the people in my life who have a past record of negative drowning.
Do I expect it?
Perhaps I do…however each day I bring myself farther from that reality until one day I will be deaf to negativity.

Thanks for sharing!
Karen
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Oliver Reply:
January 16th, 2012 at 12:26
True Karen. Thanks for sharing that.

Be blessed

Oliver

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Oliver Reply:
January 16th, 2012 at 12:35
Hi Karen,

we certainly expect it that people who were negative in the past remain negative in the present. Being generic is a good way to deal with themm.

Thanks for your comment.

Be blessed

Oliver

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