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.
Ariel Celeste Pirela
Anyone who dares to dream big knows the sting of negativity. Haters and naysayers can be a constant presence, their voices like an aggravating chorus of doubt. But here’s the secret: persistence isn’t about silencing those voices – it’s about using them to fuel your fire. There’s a fascinating truth – the line between love and hate can be surprisingly thin. Read more>>
Melis Cohen
This is a subject matter that is close to my heart and something that I have encountered in my journey countless times. It is what i consider the most unsolicited advice and can affect your confidence and progress if you do not set it aside or take it for face value from whom it is received ( or shall I say, not received ). Read more>>
Dr. LaJoyce Lawton
I grew up in a generation that was full of haters and nay sayers. You’re black. You’re female. You’re poor. You’re too old. God has blessed me to participate in situations that I didn’t even know existed. When I was 12 years old I had a pen pal from Tanganika (now Tanzania). We wrote until we both went away to college, and then sadly, somehow lost each others addresses. Read more>>
