When you pursue excellence, when you are at the top of the game, when you shine, when you become a leader, when you dominate, chances are that

1. You will be lonely
2. You will face rejection
3. You will be criticised
4. You will be gossiped about.

My encouragement to you is; take comfort. Many people before you have gone through the same. It is called the price of success. For you to be successful you have to pay a price.  But remember to count it as all joy and as a blessing. For soon and very soon they will honour and appreciate you. The end is sweeter than the beginning.Only one person wins the price.

Be that one person.