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.

Crystal Bruder

I believe persistence comes from focusing on what truly matters to you, not on the noise or opinions of others. Often, we let ourselves become overly concerned with what people think, but when you really sit with that thought, it doesn’t make sense. Read More>>

Alex Canasi

That’s an easy one. Simply put, if you have haters, you must be doing something right. My grandfather was a man of few words, but one of his favorites was “Pa’lante”, which is a Spanish slang term that means “forward”. Read More>>

Nico Nicoletti

Being persistent even when people say you can’t do it or when they judge you is a must, especially when you are trying things that people don’t quite understand. Read More>>

Michael Gorbe

Year 1 and Movie Stars Wine Tours has had to deal with haters and nay-sayers every day, dealing with the drama is just another day at the office. With all the background noise, the expert guides at Movie Stars Wine Tours must stay focused on delivering our award-winning, loved, very popular Traverse City area Wine Tours- that’s our job and that’s our mission. Read More>>

Calvin Leonard

I never really paid attention to the nay-sayers and haters. A lot of that comes from jealousy and not being able to do what you do. I have had instances where people that I considered friends sneak diss me behind my back. Read More>>

Michael Piper

The only thing that the haters really do is throw fuel on the fire. They’re some of my best motivation. The more they talk, the more I work. It’s as easy as that. Read More>>

Desiree Garcia

I am definitely one who has survived many terrible storms. When first opening my med spa I had so many people tell me I wouldn’t be able to do it or I wouldn’t last. When I opened my first med spa I not only had to deal with opening my doors on January 3rd but I also had to deal with a huge surgery on January 4th. Read More>>

Simply Vika

I don’t waste my energy on haters because I know where it comes from. People who are genuinely successful and fulfilled don’t spend their time bringing others down—they’re too busy building their own lives. The ones who troll and hate are usually the ones who have nothing going on for themselves, so they project that negativity onto others. At the end of the day, their words say more about them than they do about me. Read More>>

Dmytro Hrytsenko

I persist despite the haters and nay-sayers because, at the end of the day, their opinions have zero impact on my goals, my progress, or my success. I don’t live my life seeking approval from people who contribute nothing to my journey. Instead of letting negativity slow me down, I use it as fuel to push even harder. Read More>>

Sofi Elkin

I’m very aware there are loads of people out there who strongly dislike content creators and will take time out of their day to let us know in our comment sections. Whether it’s a troll or just a strongly opinionated hater, I remind myself that their negative comments say more about them than they do about me. It’s a projection of something in me they’re jealous of because they’re repressing in themselves, in this case often it’s the ability to be my authetic self publicly. Read More>>

Brittany Ward

I read a quote a long time ago that I loved. It spoke to the haters who know it all (and there are lots of those). Denzel Washington said, “You’ll never be criticized by someone who is doing more than you. You’ll always be criticized by someone doing less. Remember that.” Read More>>

Christina Joann

Overcoming negativity and skepticism from others is all about cultivating a resilient mindset, believing in yourself, and maintaining a laser focus on your aspirations. Throughout my journey, I faced discouragement from teachers and peers who insisted I wasn’t cut out for modeling or pageants. Read More>>

Taylor Collins

If I’m honest, I listened to the people that said that I would never be successful for most of my life. I’ve always heard things differently and could tell that I had a different relationship with music and sound than the people around me. Read More>>