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.
April Williams
Obesity is a disease that manifests its symptoms outwardly. Excess weight is a symptom of that disease, and everyone can see it. You cannot hide your size and shape despite all the energy and effort you put into being invisible. Society and people will look at your weight and judge, criticize, and shame you for something that is really out of your control. Obesity is a disease, not a decision. Instead of being greeted with compassion, empathy, and hope from the world, we are shown contempt. Read more>>
Andrea Miralles
I have a deep connection between my mind, body, and spirit. When I want something, my mind is made up, and my body works with me to make it happen. When my spirit knows something is for me, it might take time, but it pulls my mind and body toward its vision. My body has similarly powerful carnal and physical-activity-oriented needs. I’m not saying all of these needs are necessary or healthy, thankfully most of them are. Read more>>
Mataya Britton
I’ve had my share of naysayers throughout the years. It may sound strange, but I actually like it when people tell me I can’t do something. I first noticed how it impacts me in a positive way when I was a kid. In elementary school, I struggled with math, and when my peers found out, they weaponized it. They’d tell me I wasn’t smart enough to ever be good at math. I’m a naturally competitive person, so I took it upon myself to study extra hard and went through many hours of tutoring. It was hard work, and it wasn’t really my idea of a good time, but soon enough I was excelling in math. I was able to prove to people that I wasn’t dumb, and in the process, I learned to kind of enjoy math. Since then, I’ve always looked at failure or naysayers as a chance to prove myself. Read more>>
Robert Allen Burrell
In order to persist despite those people telling you the opposite of what you want to hear, you have to have absolutely 100% belief and confidence in yourself. An, “I know I can do it, and I will do it” attitude. An attitude and hunger in you that will keep you from quitting. You can either let other people’s words motivate you or break you. You have to use those words, even if their intentions are legit criticism, use it to sharpen your skills. The truth is, it’s not about proven them wrong, it’s about proven to yourself that, whatever your focus is, you have to go all in and strive for greatness, and that the real competition is with that person looking back at you in the mirror. Never mind what any else thinks, if you really want it that bad and you really want to be great, you have to put in the time, effort, and sacrifice. You really can do it! Read more>>
Echo Ruiz
Being in such a saturated and male dominated industry, it’s so easy to get overwhelmed with the opinions from those who don’t want to see you succeed. Which begged the question of reflection; what is success for me? I’ve hopped around from many different tattoo shops in the city, each almost seemingly worse than the next with the same common denominator; toxic masculinity. I’ve had to do a lot dirty work, to climb the ladder of an apprenticeship. It wasn’t until I realized they weren’t here to teach me, that I ventured out on my own to learn and make a name for myself. Read more>>
Elisabetta Bucci Casari
I persist because I know how much I value and I see the results. I know that even if I’m starting something new that everyone is saying that won’t work , my efforts will make it grow and best times will arrive where everyone will recognize who I am and what I’ve done. Read more>>
