For a long time, I've been unbelievable. This is not related to honesty, but instead to communication, research, and vision. When I research and envision, I tend to leap rather than take issues step-by-step. This "leaping" makes my perceptions, vision, and decisions unbelievable to people--they can't imagine why I would say, think, or decide what I do.
An example of this is gaming as part of education. I know that in time education everywhere will adopt video games as a terrific way to learn. Already at many levels of learning and in many places, gaming has been embraced. There are many reasons why this is an apt strategy for successful learning. Yet, as an elementary school teacher, when I wanted to embrace this learning venue to support the success of many students in multiple disciplines, I was denied the opportunity to explore this venue, laughed at, and given little to no support. No one could see the situation like I did where I worked.
Currently I've done a lot of research about a particular medical situation. Again, I have a clear view of what I believe is a good path to good care. I've read 100's of articles about this and weighed multiple options. I know that there are other ways to think about this and I've asked others to take part in meetings and to discuss those options to no avail. Again, I'm unbelievable. No one sees it the way I do. So once again I'm ridiculed, put down, and unheard.
I've read a lot about this. I've thought a lot about my communication, research, and actions. Of course there are ways to better how I communicate my research and perception, and I am always working on that, but it is frustrating to experience this issue time and again.
Even as a child I experienced this. In my sphere there was a grave problem. I noticed the problem, read about it, sought help, but I was unbelievable--the problem persisted for years with little change or support.
So what is a person to do when they are unbelievable like me.
First, as I've noted, I have to continue to work on my communication.
Next, I have to accept the fact that there are many other reasons that I'm unbelievable--reasons related to my age, gender, way of seeing situations, research, presentation, and leaping.
And, I have to be satisfied to do what I can.
What else can I do? I'm listening. Onward.