You're faced with unfounded criticism in the Creator Economy. How do you navigate and address it effectively?

Aise he 24 ghanta ghar se sunta hun Thodi aur idhar udhar se sun lunga to kuch farq nh padega bro. waise mai juice pi leta hun Agr kuch jyada ho jata h to.

As a Writer, I try to cater to my readers base. However, it is not possible to meet everyone's needs and wants. Hence, it is important to take in the feedback given, thank them, and digest them to see if it's something valid and usable or just an individual person's perspective.

We should always remember a simple truth: not everyone will understand or appreciate our journey, and that's OKAY. Every creator faces criticism at some point; it's almost a rite of passage. I step back and view it from a broader perspective when I encounter it. Is there any constructive feedback hidden within the critique? If so, I take that to heart and work on improving. Sometimes, people project their insecurities or misunderstandings onto others. It's important to distinguish between constructive feedback, which can help us grow, and baseless negativity, which often says more about the critic than about us. I think of the words of the philosopher Epictetus, who said, 'It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters'

I have both readers who put down my writing and those who celebrate my writing. It is normal to focus on the negatives as a human. Clinical Psychologist, Dr Rick Hanson said that we have a natural predisposition towards the negative, for it keeps our ancestors alive! Therefore, it is important to re-orient our mind to neutral if not positive events as well to maintain a balanced perspective.

Try not to feel bad about it. Criticism, even when baseless, offers a moment to reflect and strengthen our resolve. Engaging with critics calmly and respectfully can sometimes turn things around, but most importantly, I remember that my worth isn't defined by other's opinions. After all, diamonds are just chunks of coal that did well under pressure! So channel that pressure and become the diamond of the creator economy.

A community of avid readers or supporters are important for Creators to feel validated, affirmed, and celebrated for their work. It is easy to be dragged down by negative feedback and comments, which are essential for our growth as Creator of course. And it is also important to have Cheerleaders in our Life!