The Art of Assertiveness: How to Speak Up Without Being Mean

If you have big hopes, dreams, and goals, then there will be times you have to be assertive to keep moving forward.  People with conflicting goals will try to blame you for being mean, selfish, or rude. I want you to be clear that your movement toward your goals has NOTHING to do with them and how they perceive your actions.  When people blame you, they give you all the power for their emotional issues which is ridiculous. I want you to always focus on how you can keep moving towards a meaningful life, even when it conflicts with someone else's goals.  Keep moving.  You've got this.