Back when I was an impressionable premedical student, my research mentor sat me down after I shared plans to leave his lab and said, “You won’t become a doctor.” He then explained that he would not be adding me to his lab alumni page on his website and that he would not write a letter of recommendation on my behalf to medical school.
I remember feeling totally crushed by this statement. But it didn’t stop me from achieving my goal/dream of becoming a physician.
Sometimes we encounter haters that don’t believe in your goals and dreams. When you encounter these individuals, I go over 4 ways to overcome them:
1. First ask yourself: Is there a grain of truth to what they said?
2. Find a lot of mentors and sponsors
3. Consider whether a pivot is necessary
4. Keep hustling, working hard, excelling