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.
Sally Pederson
In navigating the path of innovation and offering services that challenge conventional boundaries, encountering skepticism is not uncommon. However, my persistence in the face of doubt is fueled by a deep understanding of the complexities of international laws and the legitimate opportunities they present for individuals and businesses alike. Read more>>
Darren Paltrowitz
The keywords on all of this, for me at least, are: “consider the source.” Sometimes criticism is constructive, helpful and/or meant to make you get better. But most of the time I have found it to be coming from someone who is not putting creative thoughts into the world and/or aware of the overall process of creating something and putting it out. Read more>>
Gary Cain
So much criticism and negativity comes via social media and is often fairly anonymous. Anyone can take their pot-shots at you, or just have an opinion on something they maybe aren’t knowledgeable about. I think if you keep in mind that the negativity people are spewing online is more about them than about you, you can do a better job of not letting it affect you. Read more>>
ERIKA ALVAREZ
From the beginning of my path when I wanted to come to London to do Fashion I had important figures in family nay-sayers that I’m sure they love me and they were just trying to protect me saying things like “I think you shouldn’t do it”, “I think that’s very difficult”, “be realistic and stop dreaming that high” just to avoid seeing me fail. Read more>>
Era Bayrak
Yes, I used to think a lot and get upset. As the number of people who hated me increased, I began to hate myself. But I realized that people solve their quarrels and problems with themselves by spewing hatred at you. I started to love myself more than I’ve ever loved myself and I’m not sad anymore. Read more>>
Pingnan Lu
If some people don’t acknowledge me, their words might make me feel a bit upset, but it won’t greatly damage my self-esteem or my passion for art. When others criticize my works, my first reaction is to understand why and consider whether their feedback can be used to improve my creations. Read more>>
Brenda King-Macias
I’ve learned to ignore the haters and nay-sayers. Their personal opinion of me doesn’t matter to me. I am highly blessed and favored by the most high God. (Romans 8: 31-39) Read more>>
Maddi Rachael
I do my best to just stay focused on my own goals and remind myself that their hate & negativity often stems from jealousy, insecurity, or misunderstanding. This fact helps me not take their words personally and maintain perspective. Read more>>
Judith FLEX Helle
This is an excerpt from my memoir, “Wild Animals I Have Known”: A Woman Lands a Man and a Woman in a Man’s Land. January 1977 the Carter administration landed in our family like the soft thump of snow, falling off our Wellesley roof on a sunny winter day. Nixon and Ford were gone, a peanut farmer from Georgia had won the election. Read more>>
Saki the Artist (no last name)
It’s easy for me as an artist, because the way people enjoy art is so personal and varied, that I don’t take any offense when someone doesn’t admire my work. Art is like jellybean flavors—the black licorice one is notoriously unpopular, but plenty of people still like it. Read more>>
Dr. Sarah Duke, DC
I have found that distancing yourself from the haters and nay-sayers is crucial for long term success, personal growth and wellbeing. It took me years to realize it, but there has been a group of family members that have notoriously excluded me from events, talked behind my back and overall never had anything good to say about my life or my choices. Read more>>
Steven Y Young
October 2021, I decided to start a Music Management Group called Best In Da Solar System, LLC. Despite my limited experience I’ve always loved music and watching my wife Panessia Young (Independent R&B Singer) and Billy “DJ Surplus” Swanson struggle but continue to push even with all the roadblocks put in their path to continue their passion and craft., I was inspired. Read more>>
