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.
Silvana Johnson
Despite the “no’s” and the haters, I persist because I deeply understand what I want, what I’m capable of, and what truly makes me happy. Every setback is a reminder that I’m pursuing something meaningful to me. Even if I never achieve widespread success, the joy and fulfillment I experience along the way are invaluable. Read more>>
Darlene Williams
How do I persist despite haters and naysayers? God has placed me on this earth to be fruitful and multiply. Heavily pursuit of my goals, loving on those who love on me, making inroads to accept new and loving people into my life does not allow for much time to worry about haters in length. However, I do recognize them just enough to send up a prayer for them and thank them for thinking so highly of me. Read more>>
Moses Mikheyev
I think one of the consistent themes I see in success is an unwillingness to give up in the face of failure or pushback. If someone says you should stop singing, or writing, or making a movie, most of the time that doesn’t really mean much. What I mean is: for every person that hates your art there will be another person (or ten or twenty) who absolutely adore it. Read more>>
Poppy Roscoe
It’s important to realise that it’s impossible to please everyone, and anything you create as an artist will garner a fair amount of negative reactions in some form. The most common way of dealing with these so-called nay-sayers is to just ignore them, but I believe that’s missing a valuable piece of an audience reaction. Read more>>
Thomas Uli, PharmD
Persisting despite the haters and naysayers requires an unwavering commitment to your vision. Embarking on the journey of starting your own brand is always a formidable challenge, regardless of the field or industry. Initially, I anticipated waves of support from friends and acquaintances, only to realize that it didn’t materialize as expected. Read more>>
Kay Goutos
Being in the Comedy industry, I have come across many haters in different forms.
All of my jokes are written about my life & personal experiences, so even though I don’t use any names on stage, I have most certainly ruffled some feathers (to say the very least). This can be a very uncomfortable situation to navigate. Read more>>
Johnny Martyr
It is of course painful if someone doesn’t like work that you’ve put your soul into. They’re not just criticizing your photography, it feels like they’re criticizing who you are as a person and what you believe in. But I’ve gotten to a point in my photographic journey where I am generally happy with my work. Sure, I can always, and am always trying to improve. Read more>>
Naiya Dalce
As a young girl, I’ve always been strong-minded, and confident, so I was always used to the typical comments. I’ve been told that I was cocky, or stuck-up, but honestly, I was just being myself. Growing up with a single mother, I was always taught to keep my head held high, and to not care about what others thought about me. Read more>>
Angélica Barbosa
They motivate me, giving me reasons to prove to myself that I am more capable than I ever thought. They remind me that challenges exist and that I must overcome them by trusting in my abilities and potential. Read more>>
David Nicholas
Relying on support from others who share the same aesthetic goals and sensibilities is absolutely essential. Seeking out that network of friends and collaborators who intuitively understand and support what I am trying to do with the music in Sansyou is an ongoing part of the process. Read more>>
Jeffrey Appelson
I look at the haters/naysayers as individuals who are envious and jealous, and may be dealing with something much deeper. I know I’m doing something right if I’m ever attacked by haters. It’s important to stay positive, driven, and ignore any hate or discouraging words which can definitely be challenging. Any individuals in my life that I’ve felt bring me down or take me away from where I’m headed, have been removed from my life. Read more>>
Tommy Grasley
I chuckled at answering this, as the question itself kinda feels as if I’m feeding into the haters and nay-sayers – and yet it’s a really important part of knowing who you are and how you can become stronger because of it. Read more>>
Ivin Huggan
When I started my business, CutNet, I been having my fair share of criticism. From “This will never happen” or “I don’t like random people coming to my house to cut my hair” or “It’s already a thing”. The thing is with those who criticize are those who never took a risk. Not just any kind of risk, but a risk where your starting a business, depending on what industry anyone wants to be in and depending on a person’s startup if it’s successful, they ended up creating jobs and transformed an industry they are in to something much greater. Friends and family have criticized me when I started my business. Read more>>
Joie Gharrity
In the pursuit of my dreams and aspirations, I often encounter naysayers and critics who attempt to dim my light. However, I’ve discovered empowering ways to handle these challenges while remaining authentic to myself. Read more>>
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