When facing hate or negativity, it is advisable to adopt the 'rock approach' by ignoring and not giving any feedback, similar to yelling at a rock that does not respond. Hate generally comes from below and should be seen as an acknowledgment of one's superiority. Engaging with hate wastes time and can lead to negative consequences, while ignoring it and focusing on delivering value to one's audience is more productive. Extinction curves dictate that if hate receives no response, it will eventually disappear. It is crucial to not engage and instead amplify one's message to drown out the hate, as responding may lead to loss of credibility and petty conflicts.
“If people know that they can control your behavior by pushing this button to get this response from you, more people will hit that button.” Today, Alex (@AlexHormozi) shares effective tactics for managing hate and criticism, drawn from his experiences as a successful entrepreneur behind Acquisition.com. He emphasizes the power of persistence, resilience, and humor in turning negativity into motivation and maintaining a positive public image.
Welcome to The Game w/Alex Hormozi, hosted by entrepreneur, founder, investor, author, public speaker, and content creator Alex Hormozi. On this podcast you’ll hear how to get more customers, make more profit per customer, how to keep them longer, and the many failures and lessons Alex has learned on his path from $100M to $1B in net worth.
Timestamps:
(0:45) - Dealing with criticism and negativity
(2:49) - The art of ignoring
(4:13) - Turning hate to your advantage
(9:54) - Handling lies and protecting your reputation
(12:42) - The four box strategy
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