Who are you listening to?
Do you get all bent out of shape when someone says something negative about you?
I get it, we’re human after all, and some of us can be quite sensitive. And that’s okay!
Hey, Moguls, Matt Andrews here…
Look, as a successful real estate investor, serial entrepreneur, growth hacker, film producer, and #1 bestselling author, I’ve certainly had my fair share of critics… but I haven’t let them slow me down.
And my method for dealing with criticism will help you deal with it just as well as I have. I’ve got 3 ninja tips to handle critics like a pro coming at ya.
Critics: The Groupies of Success
We all have our critics. In fact, the more successful you are, the more critics you’re gonna have.
Think about Oprah Winfrey, Tom Brady and J.K. Rowling…
They’re the best at what they do and they have the harshest critics.
I’ve even been there…
The minute my best-selling books first hit #1, I had all kinds of critics. In fact, one reviewer said my book was the worst one he had ever read on the subject of real estate investing. Thankfully, I had 500 other good reviews to counterbalance that.
The critics will come after you when you succeed.
So how do you respond to criticism?
Well, here’s what I do...
My 3-Step Process
1. Consider the Source
Does the person criticizing you have your best interest at heart? Will they be affected by your success or your failure?
I like to think, “When you’re the one paying me, then you can have a say in how I spend my money, operate my business and live my life.”
If they don’t have a vested interest in your future, then you can completely discount what they say now.
2. It’s Not About You
Realize that usually your worst critics are in some kind of personal pain, and their criticism actually says a lot more about them than it says about you.
When that’s the case, the criticism holds very little truth.
3. Have a Little Fun
My friends and I love to share ridiculous critic stories because we know that it’s really their problem, not ours.
We joke around all the time about how these people come at us, and you know what? We actually have fun with it.
Criticism Indicates Success
When somebody is criticizing you or coming after you because of your success or because you’re stepping out and trying something new… it’s usually a sign that you’re on the right track.
In fact, I’d be more worried if I didn’t have critics.
Some people would even say—and I agree—until you have critics, you’re not really reaching a large level of success or a large number of people.
So, be happy when you get slammed, because that is your confirmation that you’re actually moving in the right direction.
~ Anonymous
What about You?
Do you have any stories about your own crazy critics? Share below!
Consider – who has recently criticized you? Is it someone you trust or someone you should ignore?
Let It Go – have you received a criticism that’s been holding you back? If it’s not worth your time, stop letting it weigh you down.
Ask – seek advice from people who have your back. Everyone needs a little feedback now and then.
Matt Andrews
is a real estate investor, serial entrepreneur, growth hacker, film producer, and #1 bestselling author. He is best known for the Real Estate Investors Guide book series, the Real Estate Freedom Podcast, and founder of Real Estate Freedom. Matt has been seen on CNN.com, Forbes.com, ABC News, and numerous other media outlets. He specializes in trainings Spotlighting cutting edge real estate strategies. Matt and his wife Lindsay travel the world while running their businesses and working as founding board members of 3 charities: Khusi Hona: The Indian Orphan Project, The Rising Heroes Project, and Jamobility: The Jamaican Wheelchair Project.