Finding balance.
When you are in the midst of trying to achieve something extraordinary, you will inevitably hear a lot of people’s opinions about what you could do and what you should do. This may feel offensive at first–after all you’re the person at the helm, so what do they know? But it’s important to keep an open mind, and not go around with blinders on. Sometimes outside opinions can be valuable, and you never know where a good idea or insight may come from.
At the same time, you have to be able to evaluate what’s right for your situation. You have to be able to say “no” to a lot of things.
It’s a delicate balance, and understanding how to manage it will help you maintain both your confidence and your sanity.