Dont let people get you down
Posted on 29 January, 2009 at 18:17 PM
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Marc and David get a bit Motivational again and discuss an incident that one of their friends found themselves in. Don't let people knock you down with their words, take what you can from their critism and then walk away. Getting offended is not productive.
They also mention Michael Arrington taking a break from TechCrunch and that you should be checking Gary V's Keynotekid website.
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Marc Perel 29 Jan, 2009 21:56:51 PM
@iDale - I hear you man, and thanks for sharing some wisdom from your book...
Matt 30 Jan, 2009 02:29:54 AM
Excellent post!
First of all, great topic. I often make this mistake myself, I let people's opinions get to me too much.
Many times criticism can be excellent for helping you improve on things, but there certainly is a line on both sides. The one receiving the criticism must not take it too hard. It is always best to avoid taking it personal. I think when receiving criticism, you should think of how you can turn it into a positive outcome, and not become negative.
On the other hand, there is also a limit when giving the criticism. You have to always be respectful and be constructive. Spitting on someone solves nothing.
That's all I got :)
David Perel 30 Jan, 2009 11:32:50 AM
Wow awesome replies here!
@iDale - Every item on your list is spot on mate. It is especially important if you want to do well in sport and I reckon you can carry over all those values in this world quite successfully. Thanks for that!
@Marc Perel - Who are you?!? What are you doing on my blog :P
@Matt - Thanks dude, totally agree... spitting in someones face... come on. Unfortunately that is the price Arrington has had to pay for being so successful. It is such a pity that there are people out there who are like that. But it makes you wonder what Arrington had said about that persons company or product that he felt the real need to spit in his face!
annie. 13 Sep, 2009 02:42:06 AM
well,well,if you had suffered from years of obscenities and being spat upon,what would you think first anyhow?well i suppose you might think that there was something awful about yourself i suppose.i like the intelligent answer,to grow from such an ordeal would be great.actually it is the only way out really,shame if you dislike change,but good if you do.years of bad mouthing could twist your nature and you cant be expected to allow manipulation and control from the public either,so ,lots of positive thinking,good will and all that and loads of anxiety and neurosis to boot.its such a muddle,but the man above me is strong minded,creative,intelligent and cheerful about these things,so it must work.dont let the buggers get you down,thats an old saying,actually,why let them get you down?no reason at all,i think it must lie in our opwn abilities and perhaps when we arent doing whats right by ourselves,this shows,therefore people notice that and this is one way they can get at you.so,be happy,achieve what you can and ignore the blatant harrassment of neighbours ansnd yobs and do whats right for yourself and yourself comes first here,whether u want to be a model,gardener,charity worker,stay at home mum.person with money or person without,your choice.well unless you hav ea mental breakdown,but hey if it dont kill you it will make u stronger at least.
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idale 29 Jan, 2009 21:52:43 PM
Hey guys
Nice post... Tina Turner stands testament to a lot of the points you raised ;-)
People need to display resilience and have the ability to keep coming back, again and again and again. No matter how many times life throws you a curve ball or brings you to your knees, you've got to try again - either try something new, something different, or something old in a new way. But refuse to give in or up.
I have a book that shares some ideas to consider when you feel like quitting:
1. It is temporary. 2. You need it to learn a valuable lesson. 3. You need to be softened by life. 4. You need to give your life more integrity or character. 5. You need to learn to be an example for others. 6. You need to rid yourself of some arrogance or ignorance. 7. You need to grow in some area of your life. 8. You need to learn to laugh at yourself. 9. You need to learn to live in the present moment. 10. You need to learn to take life less seriously.
I'll certainly tune in to the next show!