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.

Blythe Mariano

I overcome by only being in competition with myself. There will always be those that will find something to nitpick or find wrong about you or your art. I believe that Im only as great as my last creation. Read More>>

Garret Davis

I thrive by focusing on my kids—as a single parent of three my kids are a constant source of inspiration of why I strive forward with unwavering passion. Read More>>

Jordy Bruins

It’s actually quite simple. I believe that an artist’s vision is an artist’s vision. You can sharpen your brand or get new angles and ideas for your projects from others ideas. And that doesn’t mean any negative feedback is useless or not well meant. Read More>>

Adrianne

As long as you are staying true to yourself and doing what you love, you really don’t have to worry about the nay-sayers. Of course, it can be hard sometimes and you can have moments of doubt when you receive negative feedback, but you can take that feedback critically and really examine how to turn it into something positive OR just ignore it and keep doing what you love. Read More>>

Xavier Damo

Oh man I love this question because the haters and nay sayers are my biggest motivators. They don’t know my physical, emotional or mental strengths. They don’t know my daily routine. They don’t know what kind of work I’m putting in when I’m on the side not posting about my life on social media. Only you know yourself about your strengths and weaknesses. Read More>>

Aberjhani Auhor-poet-artist

Thank you, that’s a very interesting question. It’s one which I find myself answering at a time when numerous entrepreneurs, students, immigrants, and people of every demographic in America are finding themselves challenged by attempts to erase various programs supportive of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Read More>>

Jeff Szafarski

I have frequently encountered individuals who questioned my capabilities, dismissed my concepts, and attempted to hinder my progress. These experiences have fueled my determination to challenge and revolutionize the whiskey industry. Read More>>

Seseley Paige

I spent my childhood for the most part, ages 5 to 18 living in a small town with a population of 3,000 in northwest Louisiana on the Texas border. Growing up in the rural Deep South isn’t easy for anyone. Read More>>

Ray Armijo

I start by reminding myself that people don’t put themselves in my shoes, they instead offer feedback from their own personal perspective, and they can only picture themselves taking on the challenge. This can lead to people projecting fear and the worst outcomes onto you.  Read More>>

Tre’prince White-williams

Well, growing up, I have always dealt with “nay-sayers and haters”. Most of the times from people I knew personally. But what I’ve learned is, you have to bet on yourself. There will be a lot of people trying to discourage you. Read More>>

Adam James

I persist because I have to. Creating is a lifeline to me. I’ve struggled with people pleasing and being afraid to let others down for as long as I can remember. Writing songs is as personal as it gets but when you’re a songwriter that releases their music publicly you end up facing a lot of resistance and rejection over something that is yours. Read More>>

Simone Tilmon

As far as I can confirm, we only have one life. One life where we are able to see our stories through to the end, navigate any path that interests us, make life-changing decisions, and move in ways that align with our inner sense of self. I am the pilot of my journey, and while I will accept constructive input/criticism, I am the only voice that truly matters. Read More>>

Dasia Harris

When I first began modeling, it wasn’t easy. Plenty of people doubted me or tried to bring me down. I often found myself wanting to fit in and be accepted. I didn’t know who I was or what I was capable of back then. Read More>>

Taylor Spurgeon

I knew what I wanted and I went for it despite what others were saying. I just kept telling myself “just imagine where you’d be at in a year or two” and I just keep doing that and it keeps me going because I just keep getting better at graphic design. Read More>>