Tim Ferriss: 7 Great Principles for Dealing with Haters

Pete Cashmore's (Mashable) blog article:

1. It doesn’t matter how many people don’t get it. What matters is how many people do.
2. 10% of people will find a way to take anything personally. Expect it.
3. “Trying to get everyone to like you is a sign of mediocrity.” (Colin Powell)
4. “If you are really effective at what you do, 95% of the things said about you will be negative.” (Scott Boras) ... read more
5. “If you want to improve, be content to be thought foolish and stupid.” (Epictetus)
   Ferriss says. “‘To avoid criticism, do nothing, say nothing, and be nothing.”  … In fact, I would take the quote a step further and encourage people to actively pursue being thought foolish and stupid.”... read more
6. “Living well is the best revenge.” (George Herbert)
   “The best way to counter-attack a hater is to make it blatantly obvious that their attack has had no impact on you,” Ferriss advises...
7. Keep calm and carry on.

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