Having hates is an inevitable part of any bold journey – everyone who has made a difference in the world has had doubters and critics. As natural as haters might be, in the age of social media it’s become harder and hard to ignore them – and so we asked some brilliant creatives and entrepreneurs to tell us how they deal with haters.
Deanna Watson
I don’t know if anyone can relate to my story but growing up. I didnt get encouraged to go to the schools of arts or anything fancy like that. I wasn’t the “popular” kid with other friends that did art too. I was the shy, quiet ugly girl that would draw in class and get bullied, in a regular school where kids thought art was dumb because they pictures wouldn’t come out as good as mines. Read more>>
Ashley Johnson
My amount of supporters is far more greater than the amount of haters and nay-sayers and that’s honestly what keeps me going on top of creating financial freedom from myself and going after my dreams of one day becoming a full time entrepreneur. Every sale just ignites my hope more knowing that I’m actually working on a major goal for myself and it just brings me closer to creating the financial freedom for myself as well. Read more>>
Selina Dallas
Persisting despite the haters and nay-sayers can be challenging, but here are a few tips to help you: Read more>>
Ruksana Hussain
I have learned to build some thick skin in this department. When I was younger, I certainly did give others that power over me and allow my emotions to be swayed by what someone else said or thought about my capabiltiies. But I have learned over time to take that power away from them and own it for myself. Read more>>
Andres Meraz
I’ve learned to Focus on what’s important.The negative people will always be around and I leaned to stay in my lane. In difficult situations I know it’s only
Temporary, all things pass. Read more>>
Shonovia Phillips
That’s easy, I don’t acknowledge them the same way they don’t acknowledge me when I’m doing something positive. People will troll you to death on the internet, in reality, etc. it’s up to you to decide on how you want to react. Don’t get me wrong it took me a long time to realize that if I let a random person disturb my peace, then that means I’m also allowing them to have control over me. Read more>>
William Lowe
Being persistent in a world full of so much negativity is not based on skill, but in my opinion, is based on focus, character, & maturity/capacity. Oftentimes, the challenge isn’t so much effective as we allow it to be. There is power in our decision-making because it shows the strengths & weaknesses that we face when opposed with haters, nay-sayers, & so forth. Allow me to share how I base my persistence off of focus, character, & maturity/capacity. Read more>>
Seraphim Benjamin
What makes me persist despite the haters, nay-sayers is that I recall when I started this and was told I wouldn’t make any progress with it. From that point up to now, I have charted on Billboard, opened up for many acts, headline some of my own shows, promoted and help facilitate major concerts, met a lot of influential people and the list goes on. It’s easy to doubt someone and it’s harder to overcome the doubt. Read more>>
Jazmia Battle
I persist despite the nay sayers and haters knowing that everything my ancestors, Osun, and Obatala have planned for my destiny will come to fruition despite obstacles thrown in my path. I rest in the confidence of knowing that there is no entity more powerful than the Universe, and when God has preordained something to be a ” yes” for you, it really doesn’t matter who tries to tell you no. The path has already been written and paved in Gold by Osun. Read more>>
Raymundo Suero
I’m committed to my personal and economic growth journey. When confronted with negativity or skepticism, I view it as a chance for self-improvement. Constructive criticism is invaluable, helping me refine my strategies. My determination stays unwavering as I keep my focus on my objectives and the continual steps I take to enhance myself economically. Read more>>
Marie Davis
In this imperfect world that we live in, haters, nay-sayers, and negativity will always exist. It may be from family, friends, or your enemies. There will always be someone who is unhappy with your success, especially those that are not accomplishing their goals in life and hate the fact that you’re progressing. Read more>>
Keon Atwater
For as long as I can remember, I would allow other people’s perspective to shape my narrative. I think that I associated walking on eggshells as a way to not be a disturbance. Usually it felt easier to do what was expected of me versus rocking the boat. One day I decided that my mental health, emotional health and happiness was more important than pleasing the masses. Read more>>
