Money Lab I’m Trying To Develop a Thicker Skin
Jul 22, 2025
Explore the struggles of navigating monotonous business tasks while revamping creativity through experimental content. Learn about the emotional toll of online criticism and how to build resilience as a content creator. Discover strategies for embracing feedback and transforming it into constructive growth. The speaker dives into innovative ways to engage audiences via photography and TikTok, illustrating the balance between maintaining a positive mindset and tackling negativity head-on.
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Reaction to TikTok Criticism
- Matt Giovanisci shared a personal experience filming a simple TikTok response to a viewer's pool question.
- The video gained 8,000 views and produced multiple comments, some critical, which affected Matt emotionally.
Criticism Hurts the Ego
- Matt realized criticism online, even when not mean, still stings due to ego involvement.
- Defensiveness arises from protecting the ego when others disagree or question his work.
Customer Complaints Hurt Ego
- A customer testimonial praised the pool book but mentioned damage when left in water.
- Matt was frustrated by the expectation that a paper book withstands water damage, showing emotional defensiveness.