When you try something new, you inevitably attract haters. So not being deterred by haters is one of the skills you need in order to make change happen. Like most skills, it's a combination of natural ability and practice. But don't expect not to have to practice.
Here is the #1 lesson I have learned after interviewing 400 of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs and investors:
You have to do the work.
Consistently.
For long periods of time.
That’s it. There is no secret. No magic bullet. Just grind it out.
When Max Planck began University at the age of 16 to study Physics he was told by his professor, Philipp von Jolly: "In this field, almost everything is already discovered, and all that remains is to fill a few holes."
Finding a new job is uncomfortable.
Starting a company is uncomfortable.
Learning a new skill is uncomfortable.
Getting healthy is uncomfortable.
Growth is uncomfortable.