Build with Leila Hormozi

The Truth About Your Haters | Ep 319

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Sep 22, 2025
Haters are an unavoidable part of success, and navigating their negativity is crucial for creators and leaders. Leila shares a friend's experience with viral misinformation to illustrate this point. She offers practical frameworks like ignoring the hate initially, allowing time to soften the impact, and evaluating its significance. Success often breeds insecurity in others, which can lead to attacks, but embracing both love and hate is essential. Leila concludes by encouraging emotional resilience and authenticity in the face of criticism.
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ANECDOTE

Friend Hurt By A Deepfake Video

  • A friend faced an AI-altered video that contradicted her brand and kept circulating.
  • She posted a rebuttal once but many people still didn't believe her.
ADVICE

Decide Outcome Before Responding

  • Ask what you want to have happen before responding to hate.
  • If you want the attacks to stop, avoid responding and starve the flames of attention.
ADVICE

Starve The Fire—Do Nothing

  • Starve online attacks by refusing to react and avoid amplifying them.
  • Most controversies blow over within days, so doing nothing often makes them disappear.
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