DARE TO BE DIFFERENT

They hadn't been the least bit successful with it, but they said David needed armor like theirs in order to slay Goliath. They thought it would be a good idea--good for him. David just ended up being weighed down, uncomfortable, and looking like an idiot. Their armor, their suggestion. Were they looking for a way to get some of the credit? David already had everything he needed-- and he got the job done without all of the trappings other people wanted to impose.

For some people, it's not enough that you're doing a good job. For them, you will always be lacking without their input, no matter how insignificant and unnecessary it is. Watch those people who think that in order to execute A, you have to have B. Get outta here! A was, and is already being done! B found A doing its thing--and doing it quite well! B just wants in, so it has to find fault, make suggestions, and nitpick! B needs to take a good long look in its mirror; find its own flaws. One of them is the penchant to discourage, be jealous, and expect conformity. 

The superficial ALWAYS aims to eclipse the principal thing and argue how much it is needed. It really isn't--AT ALL. That's like telling a singer she won't hit the right notes unless she's wearing false lashes. One has nothing to do with the other. It, in its insecurity, the superficial just seeks a prominent place. The principal thing doesn't need help to shine. It has power all its own. 

Don't allow anyone to make you feel inadequate, especially if they couldn't do what you do unless they hired a magician AND a genie. DARE to be different. To heck with people always trying to change what is already valid.