Hate is a good thing

Maybe not good abstractly considered, but it is an indicator of good things.

When you start doing things differently and you get any kind of success or attention, you’re going to get criticism and negative comments. It comes with the attention.

But it’s better to stink and be seen than not to be seen at all.

Attention will help almost any business you have and as you gain traction, you will gain detractors and haters. It just happens. Take it as a sign that you’re moving in a good direction.

If you can persist through the hate or criticism, they’ll probably move on to someone who is easier to pick on. The internet does seem to have an endless supply of trolls, but your persistence is more powerful.

If you’re not sharing your work or putting your most vulnerable pieces out there because you’re afraid of criticism, you’re probably holding yourself back.

Hate comes with success, so no matter how uncomfortable it is, don’t forget that if you weren’t in the arena performing, the critics in the stands wouldn’t even know to criticize you. It’s a good problem to have.

For myself, I try to suppress any envy I feel toward other successful people. I think about all the good stuff I have and find contentment in that. Life is really good. Then I study them and see what seems to work. How can I implement that into my life or business?