How do you overcome negativity when pursuing your dreams? You overcome negativity by recognizing its source, separating opinion from truth, and choosing actions that align with your long-term goals rather than short-term doubt. Why Negativity Appears When You Start Chasing Your Dreams Isn't it crazy how negativity shows up the moment you begin chasing a meaningful dream? The moment you allow yourself to hope, dream or want more, doubt comes rushing in - sometimes from others,