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Criticism

Gary Vaynerchuk shares his approach to handling criticism by starting with humility and compassion. He believes that negativity often stems from unhappiness, and he chooses to focus on positivity and empathy. Gary explains, "I really go with empathy and accountability. I'm like, is there anything right? Are they right? Am I getting too high on my own supply?"

One of the biggest things that drives me today, Harry, is that the world speaks about so much negativity that I feel a requirement to talk about positivity because what one consumes is who they become.

--- Gary Vaynerchuk

By maintaining this mindset, he effectively manages the hate and negativity that come with his popularity 1 2.

   

Self-Love

Gary Vaynerchuk emphasizes the importance of self-love and self-esteem, using his platform to advocate for these values. He argues that self-love is crucial for happiness and that many negative beliefs are instilled by others. "Remember, if you think you suck, somebody put that in your head," he states, encouraging people to challenge these thoughts.

I'm almost using business as a disguise to try to help people be happier.

--- Gary Vaynerchuk

Gary's content often serves as a form of therapy, aiming to boost self-esteem and promote a positive mindset 2 1.