Have you ever watched ABC’s hit TV show Lost? My favoriteepisode was titled “Walkabout”. In it, we learn that themysterious outdoorsman Locke was actually paralyzed fromthe waist down before getting on the doomed 815 flightwhich crashed and, somehow, gave him the use of his legsback.

Locke was actually planning to go on a Walkabout, which isan outdoor adventure. But the leader, seeing Locke’slimitation, forbade him to go. Angrily Locke shouted “Don’ttell me what I can’t do!” We then flash forward to theplane crash, and see Locke on the ground, slowly moving hislegs. Then stand up. And walk.

You can probably guess where I’m going with this, butbefore you write this off as another “motivational”article, stay with me for a minute.

I’ve had many “Locke Moments” in my life. Although I’venever said his line to anyone before, I’ve sure thought it.When you’re born with the umbilical cord wrapped aroundyour neck and barely live, you get used to people tellingyou what you can’t do.

First, doctors told my parents that if I did live Iwouldn’t be active at all. I’d basically be a vegetable.They told my parents to put me in a home. They didn’tlisten. “Don’t tell us what he can’t do!”

So, they took me home and it turned out that mentally, Iwas fine. I had Cerebral Palsy and doctors said I’d neverwalk. Well, they were right... for the first 7 years of mylife I crawled around on my knees. I went through physicaltherapy multiple times a week and was quite determined fora kid. At 7 years old, at my grandparents’ house, I took myfirst steps, to everyone’s amazement, including myself.“Don’t tell me what I can’t do!”

As I got older, people urged me to get into technical sideof computers and get a good job. I hated that stuff. Iwanted to be an entrepreneur. People warned me about this.It’s too risky. But I pursued ventures both online andoffline, and I’ve made money in both. In fact, next monthI’ll be selling a 4-acre piece of land. I’ll net $144,000on the deal. Glad I took that risk. “Don’t tell me what Ican’t do!”

What about you? Do you get ridiculed by your friends andfamily when you tell them about your Internet dreams? It’svery common. The simple fact is that loved ones who do thisto you have good intentions. They don’t want to see you gethurt, ripped off, or scammed. They just, quite honestly,have no idea what they’re talking about.

I’ve long since given up on trying to explain what I doonline to friends and extended family. Even trying toexplain simple concepts such as email marketing can lead tocomments such as “Oh, so you spam people?” It’sfrustrating, to say the least. It hurts because these arethe people who you’d expect to be on your side.

Don’t let these people get you down. Ask yourself onequestion: Do I believe that what I’m doing will eventuallylead to financial success? Whether it’s creating e-books,doing affiliate marketing, making content sites, writingarticles, or whatever it may be. If you can honestly sayyes, then keep plugging away and never give up.

The next time a loved one says you’re crazy for trying tomake money online, don’t get mad. Don’t get defensive. Youdon’t have to defend anything. You know what you’re doing.They have no clue. Just think about Locke, getting up fromthat crash site and walking, and simply say “Don’t tell mewhat I can’t do.”

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Michael Murray is a 22-year old full-timeInternet marketer and college student withCerebral Palsy who lives in sunny OrlandoFlorida. He recommends CBmall for both newbiesand advanced marketers as a way to earn autopilot income. CBmall\'s automated marketing systems provide 15 powerful ways to earn.Free audio and info at:http://www.marketlikeapro.com/FreeReport.html 

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