# 173: Why Sometimes People Don't Support Us in The Ways We Want

Changing The Story with Lana Dingwall

Have you ever wanted people closest to you, whether that be your friends, family, or partner, to support you more when it comes to your business?

One question I get asked often is how to get people around you on board with your entrepreneurial goals and one thing I have realized is that sometimes it might take a bit of time to do that.

This isn’t because these people don’t care about us, or don’t want to see us succeed, it really just comes down to the fact that they don’t understand it. For many entrepreneurs, the only people who really get it are other entrepreneurs.

Our society doesn’t necessarily encourage people to become entrepreneurs, it encourages us to become employable - but not to become the employer. For our friends and family, we might very well be the only entrepreneur they know. Which is why they might not support us in the ways we desire - they simply haven’t learnt how yet.

If you want to hear more on this topic, check out this week’s podcast episode.

On the episode, we discuss:

• Why it's hard for people to support us in the ways we desire (so let’s give them some grace)
• Sometimes people are supporting us in the ways they know best, and we just don’t realize it
• How wanting people to support us can actually hurt us more than help us

I mentioned this on the podcast, but wanted to say it here too.

If you’re in need of a solid pep talk to help get you through whatever period you’re currently in, just hit reply and let me know. I’ll gladly send over some words of encouragement.

I believe in you - you are doing way better than you realize!

Lana

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