Comments on: 31 Ways How To Deal With Naysayers http://www.toiletpaperentrepreneur.com/the-right-actions/31-ways-how-to-deal-with-naysayers/ Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:39:00 +0000 hourly 1 By: Don’t Know Where You’re Going? It’s OK. Like it or Not…You’ll Get There Anyway! | Helpful Insights Online http://www.toiletpaperentrepreneur.com/the-right-actions/31-ways-how-to-deal-with-naysayers/#comment-3155 Don’t Know Where You’re Going? It’s OK. Like it or Not…You’ll Get There Anyway! | Helpful Insights Online Mon, 18 Oct 2010 12:02:28 +0000 http://www.toiletpaperentrepreneur.com/blog/?p=404#comment-3155 [...] Stay Away from the “Nay Say­ers” - You will find on your jour­ney to the suc­cess peo­ple who will take com­fort in you get­ting lost on your way. There is a truth to the say­ing that mis­ery likes com­pany. Some peo­ple would rather dimin­ish your chances of reach­ing your goals and desires, than to do what it take in order for them to reach their goals. The sim­plest thing to do is just avoid these types of peo­ple where you can. [...] [...] Stay Away from the “Nay Say­ers” – You will find on your jour­ney to the suc­cess peo­ple who will take com­fort in you get­ting lost on your way. There is a truth to the say­ing that mis­ery likes com­pany. Some peo­ple would rather dimin­ish your chances of reach­ing your goals and desires, than to do what it take in order for them to reach their goals. The sim­plest thing to do is just avoid these types of peo­ple where you can. [...]

]]> By: Jess C Scott http://www.toiletpaperentrepreneur.com/the-right-actions/31-ways-how-to-deal-with-naysayers/#comment-3154 Jess C Scott Fri, 15 Oct 2010 18:37:39 +0000 http://www.toiletpaperentrepreneur.com/blog/?p=404#comment-3154 Hi Michael, Thank you so much for the excellent list. I'm an independent author/artist/non-conformist (working towards my dream/goal of some day being able to make a living from writing fiction). Like Rebecca above, I too have had some very good and very negative things said about my work, and my character (even though the naysayers don't know me personally). It is very true that many naysayers (those who just whine/complain, without providing anything constructive) aren’t worth the time, especially when they are rude/ignorant sorts who just have nothing better to do. Two funny things I've noticed is that most of my naysayers seem to: (1) be quite broke or stuck in a job they hate, and (2) gripe about other people's work, without having any solutions to show how it could be done better. Both of which do not apply to me (and any motivated entrepreneur, for that matter). Hence the saying: 'talk is cheap'! Hi Michael,

Thank you so much for the excellent list. I’m an independent author/artist/non-conformist (working towards my dream/goal of some day being able to make a living from writing fiction). Like Rebecca above, I too have had some very good and very negative things said about my work, and my character (even though the naysayers don’t know me personally).

It is very true that many naysayers (those who just whine/complain, without providing anything constructive) aren’t worth the time, especially when they are rude/ignorant sorts who just have nothing better to do.

Two funny things I’ve noticed is that most of my naysayers seem to:

(1) be quite broke or stuck in a job they hate, and
(2) gripe about other people’s work, without having any solutions to show how it could be done better.

Both of which do not apply to me (and any motivated entrepreneur, for that matter). Hence the saying: ‘talk is cheap’!

]]> By: Writing Quotes « Jess C Scott :: Alternative Fiction, Author, Non-conformist, Artist http://www.toiletpaperentrepreneur.com/the-right-actions/31-ways-how-to-deal-with-naysayers/#comment-3153 Writing Quotes « Jess C Scott :: Alternative Fiction, Author, Non-conformist, Artist Fri, 15 Oct 2010 18:05:48 +0000 http://www.toiletpaperentrepreneur.com/blog/?p=404#comment-3153 [...] The only way to get massive success is by taking massive action on a consistent basis.” ~ Weston Lyon Possibly related posts: (automatically generated)New Broadway Musicals of the 2000s, a [...] [...] The only way to get massive success is by taking massive action on a consistent basis.” ~ Weston Lyon Possibly related posts: (automatically generated)New Broadway Musicals of the 2000s, a [...]

]]> By: Mike Michalowicz http://www.toiletpaperentrepreneur.com/the-right-actions/31-ways-how-to-deal-with-naysayers/#comment-3152 Mike Michalowicz Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:46:07 +0000 http://www.toiletpaperentrepreneur.com/blog/?p=404#comment-3152 @Shanell - Thanks! @Shanell – Thanks!

]]> By: Shanell Linscomb http://www.toiletpaperentrepreneur.com/the-right-actions/31-ways-how-to-deal-with-naysayers/#comment-3151 Shanell Linscomb Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:57:56 +0000 http://www.toiletpaperentrepreneur.com/blog/?p=404#comment-3151 Thank you for taking the time to write this impressive article. I'll be sure to share this with my friends. Thank you! Thank you for taking the time to write this impressive article. I’ll be sure to share this with my friends. Thank you!

]]> By: Rebecca Behrent http://www.toiletpaperentrepreneur.com/the-right-actions/31-ways-how-to-deal-with-naysayers/#comment-3150 Rebecca Behrent Wed, 10 Feb 2010 17:56:34 +0000 http://www.toiletpaperentrepreneur.com/blog/?p=404#comment-3150 Sorry I'm so late getting back with a reply. I've had family in the hospital. To answer your question, Mike: It is tough to keep my chin up sometimes. But I can't let someone at a trade show spoil all my hard work and effort. Some people carry on in front of others because they are trying to ruin your business - but I can only guess at what their motivations might be. I guess it can get to the point of harassment, where you might even have to call security. Believe it or not, that did happen at an art show. The guy was drunk and carrying on and wouldn't leave - so I quietly went and got security and they escorted him out. Other people you just have to try to deal with, and go on about business. I will have my son and daughter-in-law there helping - I suppose we could plan ahead of time to engage in coversation with each other and ignore the person. I don't know - I've thought about this a lot. You're really trapped when your in a show - you really have to face people like this - not often, but when you do - it is such a drag! I am reading all the input from others here and will try to be prepared with the best ideas I can. Sorry I’m so late getting back with a reply. I’ve had family in the hospital. To answer your question, Mike: It is tough to keep my chin up sometimes. But I can’t let someone at a trade show spoil all my hard work and effort. Some people carry on in front of others because they are trying to ruin your business – but I can only guess at what their motivations might be. I guess it can get to the point of harassment, where you might even have to call security. Believe it or not, that did happen at an art show. The guy was drunk and carrying on and wouldn’t leave – so I quietly went and got security and they escorted him out. Other people you just have to try to deal with, and go on about business. I will have my son and daughter-in-law there helping – I suppose we could plan ahead of time to engage in coversation with each other and ignore the person. I don’t know – I’ve thought about this a lot. You’re really trapped when your in a show – you really have to face people like this – not often, but when you do – it is such a drag! I am reading all the input from others here and will try to be prepared with the best ideas I can.

]]> By: Mike Michalowicz http://www.toiletpaperentrepreneur.com/the-right-actions/31-ways-how-to-deal-with-naysayers/#comment-3149 Mike Michalowicz Sun, 10 Jan 2010 21:44:46 +0000 http://www.toiletpaperentrepreneur.com/blog/?p=404#comment-3149 THANK YOU Clint!!!! I appreciate you participating. THANK YOU Clint!!!! I appreciate you participating.

]]> By: Clint Cora http://www.toiletpaperentrepreneur.com/the-right-actions/31-ways-how-to-deal-with-naysayers/#comment-3148 Clint Cora Sat, 09 Jan 2010 18:48:56 +0000 http://www.toiletpaperentrepreneur.com/blog/?p=404#comment-3148 Great to be part of such an excellent collection of tips on dealing with negativity in this world. Great to be part of such an excellent collection of tips on dealing with negativity in this world.

]]> By: Mike Michalowicz http://www.toiletpaperentrepreneur.com/the-right-actions/31-ways-how-to-deal-with-naysayers/#comment-3147 Mike Michalowicz Mon, 07 Dec 2009 02:20:14 +0000 http://www.toiletpaperentrepreneur.com/blog/?p=404#comment-3147 @Rebecca - so this triggers a question for me. How do you keep your "chin-up" with these type of naysayers. I mean, it is face to face... and even with an "how can I help you" you are getting rejected. What is your trick for shrugging them off? @Rebecca – so this triggers a question for me. How do you keep your “chin-up” with these type of naysayers. I mean, it is face to face… and even with an “how can I help you” you are getting rejected. What is your trick for shrugging them off?

]]> By: Rebecca Behrent http://www.toiletpaperentrepreneur.com/the-right-actions/31-ways-how-to-deal-with-naysayers/#comment-3146 Rebecca Behrent Sun, 06 Dec 2009 00:34:42 +0000 http://www.toiletpaperentrepreneur.com/blog/?p=404#comment-3146 As a fine artist, I dealt with both naysayers and yeasayers over many years. I had the most unbelievable things said to me about my work, both positive and negative. If I had concentrated on those who had some pretty ugly things to say, I never would have continued and sold the amount of work that I have. I continue doing fine art, but also faux and decorative finishes, murals, stencils and more, through my company Dreamcoat Design. I have always loved art and design. I am about to do my first trade show, and if someone happens along who is a naysayer, I will reply with "How can I help you?" If they keep on with the negative comments, I will be like a broken record and repeat, "How can I help you?" If they won't answer me, it is obvious they are simply out to drag me, or my products and services, both down. At that point, I will say, "I don't think I can help you", and turn to help someone else who truly is interested in what I have to offer. I have found that most Naysayers just aren't worth the time - not even for any valid input they may have, especially at a show where you're trying to sell. They know it, and that's why they behave like they do, which is quite rude. If they were really interested in helping you "improve" (funny how those not in the field seem to know what you should do), they would do it privately - not in front of a public you're trying to sell to! As a fine artist, I dealt with both naysayers and yeasayers over many years. I had the most unbelievable things said to me about my work, both positive and negative. If I had concentrated on those who had some pretty ugly things to say, I never would have continued and sold the amount of work that I have. I continue doing fine art, but also faux and decorative finishes, murals, stencils and more, through my company Dreamcoat Design. I have always loved art and design. I am about to do my first trade show, and if someone happens along who is a naysayer, I will reply with “How can I help you?” If they keep on with the negative comments, I will be like a broken record and repeat, “How can I help you?” If they won’t answer me, it is obvious they are simply out to drag me, or my products and services, both down. At that point, I will say, “I don’t think I can help you”, and turn to help someone else who truly is interested in what I have to offer. I have found that most Naysayers just aren’t worth the time – not even for any valid input they may have, especially at a show where you’re trying to sell. They know it, and that’s why they behave like they do, which is quite rude. If they were really interested in helping you “improve” (funny how those not in the field seem to know what you should do), they would do it privately – not in front of a public you’re trying to sell to!

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