Almost everything that’s changed the world in a positive way has been an unreasonable idea. It’s unreasonable, until it’s commons sense. That’s how change happens and so in order to make a difference in the world, it’s incredibly important to be able to ignore the naysayers. Some of the best and brightest from our community share their stories and advice below.
Dannie Niu
I used to care about some haters, but when I realized I didn’t have to care about them, I became relieved. Yes, everything has to be about me, I am my world’s owner. I exist in this world not because of them. 🙂Read more>>
KayleighAnne (Kiki) Stanton
Thank you so much for having me! Read more>>
Joely Hackmann
I honestly just brushed it off. Being a teenager in high school while owning a business will give you (in my opinion) a lot of Judgement & hate. When going through high school (Currently a Junior in high school) I feel as if every student/kid deals with some sort of hate/judgment. Read more>>
Michael Oliva M.O.Music
Nobody is better than the next person. It took me awhile but I’ve now been taking the “haters” criticism, etc. as me doing something right. Alot of people treat you poorly because of their own insecurities. Alot of people will copy your moves and that also used to make me angry but now I take it as a compliment. Read more>>
Jazmyn Lacey
I take What the haters say & use it as fuel to my fire ! & once I light that stove it’s on baby ! In my Nola voice , Nothing or no one can’t stop jazzy when she’s in her ultimate cooking mode to serve her people! Read more>>
Terrance Pittman
Some ways i persist through the haters and non believers is by staying confident in my self and the products that i make also by focusing on continuous improvement. I had to understand that it was me against me, no mater what nobody else is doing or where they may be. I had to focus on how i could get better and perfect my craft from all the products i felt where not my best. Read more>>
Tokyo West
I have sayings I say to myself to keep me grounded and motivated. #1 ‘ Be so loud that it’s hard to ignore me’ #2 I never met a consistent person that didn’t make it. Read more>>
Daniel Aycock
Surrounded by a life of Hip-Hop Music, Dance Video Games, and Films, I have been able to fight this war we call “Life”. My life has been extremely difficult with the toxicity that involves people who always made fun of me and could never accept me for who I am. Mental Abuse is real out here. Be careful who you associate with. Read more>>
Amber Genuske & Cassandra Klepac Red Riding Hood Productions
We love the quote, “If they’re not talking about you, you’re not doing something; you’re not doing anything. So if they’re talking about you, you may be doing something right. And when they talk bad about you, you just use it for motivation.” Paul Piere, a basketball player said this, lol go sports! Read more>>
Jacy Dawn Valeras
I have always tried to focus on the positivity versus the negativity and that started for me at a young age. When I was in middle school, I had the opportunity to perform a song at a school event. Later that day, my history teacher decided to mention my performance in front of my entire classroom. What I thought would be a congratulations speech, turned into something I didn’t expect. Read more>>
Tyra Mitchell
I’m the author of my chapter and I determined my outcome! I persist despite the haters, naysayers, etc by allowing God to order my steps! I always been optimistic. I look at life as even in a bad situation comes something good. Read more>>
ATM Dave0
I don’t participate in the negative. It’s more like, after I found my path, I stuck with it; I don’t see any detractors because it forces them to either like it or move out of the way and respect it. I can’t see any naysayers, critics, or competition other than the man I see in the mirror every morning. Read more>>
Kenya Powell
I remain consistent and do everything at my own pace. I don’t have it in my mind that it’s a Race to be successful. It’s a process. People will always have an opinion. One thing I learned is if they talking it means you are doing something right✅ When they NOT that’s when you gotta worry. I don’t allow opinions to overshadow facts. Read more>>
Hunter Gromala
Unfortunately, part of being an artist is putting yourself out there and opening yourself (and your art) up to criticism, hate, negativity, ignorance, etc. If you put your passions or art out into the world-It’s going to be there. But that’s just it. You did it. You did the hardest part of being vulnerable and scared and putting yourself out there which half of the “haters” or nay-sayers can’t or wouldn’t do themselves. Read more>>
Brandi Aguilar
I don’t know if I have any “haters” per se…if I do then they haven’t told me! I’d like to think I’m a very friendly person with no enemies that I can think of. . I’m kind of a people pleaser and I am trying to combat that because I know it is impossible that absolutely everyone will like me or my work. Yes, maybe I have had to stand up for myself a few times if I felt I was mistreated or they were rude to me for no reason. Read more>>
Chelita Lenice
In the face of skepticism and doubt, my unwavering determination and persistence have propelled me forward on my entrepreneurial journey. Despite the nay-sayers who questioned the viability of my business, I have remained resolute in pursuing my passion and building something that inspires the community. Read more>>
Telesa Wright
Combating words has been a life-long battle for me. My mother was a 14 year old girl when she gave birth to me and my father was a 30 year old married man. The situation in which I was brought into the world was the beginning of battling hateful, hurtful words. Read more>>
Ghetto Styles
This is a great question. Honestly the best way to do that is simply to not care what anyone thinks. You have to understand that nobody likes everything including yourself. If you don’t like everything you see, hear, taste, or smell how can you expect everyone else to? Don’t focus on people who don’t like your content. Focus your energy on the ones that do. I feel like that is the best route to success. Read more>>
Ginger Fatale
The haters and nay-sayers are the ones that fuel my fire! Soul on Fire Dance was created because someone told me that I was worthless and wouldn’t go anywhere without them in my life. When people spread rumors about me, my community, or my business, it’s because I’m making them uncomfortable with my presence. I’m making waves in spaces that have been very status-quo. Read more>>
Lauren Robinson
I use peoples’ negativity as free fuel to propel the rocket that is me forward! Read more>>
Isaiah King
This is a great question. In my experience, as you strive to accomplish things that have not been done before, the amount of public support that you receive decreases. It can seem that people are against you for whatever the reason. Most times, the ones who discourage; the discouragement comes from their own insecurities and incompetency. People who can not see themselves achieving great heights assume that others will fail as well. Read more>>
Wayne X
My entire life since birth has been a mistake. I was born into brokenness and the fact I still exist at all is a miracle. I had two mothers who were disappointments and naysayers from the very beginning…I’m quite used to existing on the fringe as the “it” child. I was unwanted, abused for being curious, and abandoned repeatedly by what people call “family.” In my existence- there is no safety or home or place that I truly fit in. Read more>>
Toni George
When we first conceived our business, there were so many nay-sayers. It was very discouraging at first & we almost gave up but we tapped into a higher power, didn’t allow the peer pressure of social media competition to influence us . We stayed authentic & true to our brands mission & eventually it payed off because now we have a mass of believers & supporters. Read more>>
Fatell
I use their energy as fire to fuel my motivation to go even harder. Read more>>
JT Scott
I still get far in life regardless of who doesn’t believe in me, or how people feel about what I’m doing, by simply reminding myself that making my dreams a reality, and succeeding is up to me, not them, and that I am the only one that can get in the way of what I want to accomplish in life! Read more>>
