15 Reasons Why You Need To Have Haters
Are haters good or bad? Now you might have asked yourself this at least once, but until you reach a certain level in life, you'll encounter very few haters—not because you're a good person, but because you don't make a difference yet. But the moment you become a force to reckon with, a lot of eyes will be on you, and then the haters will pop up one by one. A lot of successful people understand the importance of haters and use them to their advantage.
So here are some reasons why having haters can be a good thing. Welcome to Alux.com, the place where future billionaires come to get inspired.
Number one: They bring out the emotion. Having haters makes things a little bit more personal. In a football game against the rival team, it's not just normal business; a lot of things are on the line, and because of that, you'll be more passionate. Think about life where everybody supports you no matter what you do. You wouldn't have any reason to wake up in the morning and get to work. Days will just go by bleakly and uneventfully.
Number two: They force you to reevaluate yourself. Look at it like a checkbox where you frequently analyze yourself. Haters make you constantly vigilant about your actions. No one likes criticism; in fact, it can be kind of depressing. But when it comes to haters criticizing you, it can be well-founded and point out your flaws. Now, with this new knowledge, you should reevaluate yourself and address those aspects of your life.
Number three: They make you want to prove them wrong. The hate you get from your haters can serve as fuel for whatever you do in life. We've all got goals, and it's never a straight road to achieving them. As we strive to do so, there will be haters countering and discouraging you. You can handle this hate and direct it toward your end goal. You'll wake up feeling inspired and motivated to prove them wrong.
Number four: They're a sign you're doing the right thing. In the words of Canadian-based philosopher Matsiona Delueyo, "The road to success is paved with doubters and haters." The truth is, nobody cares about failure. If you have a lot of haters, it's a sign you're important, and your actions are visible in other people's lives.
Imagine climbing up a mountain; it's tiring and requires effort. The moment you face a free fall devoid of resistance, you'll know you're going the wrong way. The same goes for haters; if you come across them, it means you're on the right path.
Number five: They help to teach you how to control your anger. A lot of people find it hard to control their anger, and to be fair, it's normal to feel that way. Humans are social creatures, so we have to interact with others no matter how annoying it might be. Chances are, in a day, you'll come across someone that will say something to piss you off, and if you're not used to it, you might react angrily.
Your haters will definitely piss you off, and along the line, you'll develop self-control. You'll learn to regulate your anger and maintain composure in stressful circumstances.
Number six: They keep you grounded or keep you humble. It's easy to let your ego get in the way as you become more successful, but when you encounter a hater, it serves as a reminder that you're only human and not above mistakes. Haters remind us to be humble, that we're only human, and while we should celebrate our wins, we shouldn't be distracted by them.
It's okay to sometimes have your head in the clouds, but you still need to keep your feet on the ground.
Number seven: They make you cherish your individuality. There is a chance that your closest friends will one day become your haters. When you acknowledge this, you're bound to develop your individuality. Sure, you're still going to be social and work with people, but if push comes to shove, working alone won't be a problem for you. You will think of yourself and make choices that will benefit you, even if the rest of the crowd is against you.
Number eight: Nobody will be as brutally honest as they are. Sometimes the hate you deal with is justified, and maybe you need to stop what you're doing. When your hater spots your flaw, they won't waste time or mince their words. They'll be very vocal in attacking you. But have you ever thought of that as a good thing? Well, it actually kind of is.
There's a very popular saying you've probably heard: "Keep your friends close and your enemies closer." Now, while it mainly means you should keep an eye on your enemies, it could also be translated to listening to your haters and being mindful of what they do.
Number nine: They make for good press. Bad publicity is still publicity. In a bid to spoil your name, haters will spread your name to places you otherwise would be unable to reach. As long as you're of good character, you're bound to clear your name. So when you look at their influence on others, you'll see that they have, in fact, been working for you free of charge.
Number ten: You'll become more accepting of others. We all have our inherent differences, and we're bound to have conflicting interests at some point. Having haters will teach you to be more tolerant of others. By seeing how people treat you poorly, if you hate how it feels when your haters criticize you for the smallest mistakes, you'll be a lot more accommodating of the mistakes other people make.
Number eleven: They teach you how to deal with conflict. How would you fare in a confrontation? Dealing with your haters is a fantastic opportunity to learn how to handle conflict effectively. You could find yourself in awkward circumstances or receive harsh criticism from someone in person or on social media. Would you try to settle things, or would you go for blood?
Having haters helps you develop your conflict navigation skills. In some circumstances, you can simply choose the moral course of action, but at other times, you need to respond in a more nuanced and direct way.
Number twelve: They teach you to ignore negative influences. Life is not a bed of roses. Every once in a while, you'll come across hardship and negativity, and it won't help you if you're bothered about every little thing that happens around you. These distractions can derail you from your goals. Over time, you'll be able to ignore them and all the negative things in your life. Ironically, this will boost your productivity. In the end, your haters are working for you.
Number thirteen: You will appreciate your victories more. Losing your haters isn't necessarily a good thing, and we can do everything in our power to avoid it. If you don't have haters, there isn't as much incentive to work hard. It's like playing football alone; getting the job done after people have blatantly claimed that you would fail can be satisfying. You're able to succeed despite them working against you.
Haters make you appreciate your abilities and achievements, and they push you to go that extra mile.
Number fourteen: You'll be less wasteful with opportunities. What do you think would happen if everyone supports you and is accommodating to your mistakes? Well, you guessed it right; you won't utilize your opportunities because you're certain you'll have a chance again later. Haters will make you thankful for whatever opportunities come your way. In fact, you'll have to work hard and prepare because you know it can be snatched away if you are not ready.
Number fifteen: They develop your character. As author Anthony Lucione says, "There will be haters, and the more you grow, the more they hate; the more they hate, the more you grow." Steel has to go through fire to become stronger. Haters are an important part of our character development. They push you to work harder and will honestly punish you if you slack off at any moment. If you're the main character of your life, they're the villains that make the story complete.
Hey, Luxor, it's normal to have some haters in life. The moment you're surrounded by Yes Men, you should know something is wrong. A failure doesn't have enemies. There will be more individuals trying to undermine you the more substantial the change you're trying to make, whether it's in your career, relationship, or health.
Learn to accept the hate and persevere rather than running away and allowing it to get you down.
And, Luxor, that's all for today. Please share with us what reasons you think should have made this list. Have you ever wondered whether you're doing what you truly want to do? A lot of people go day to day without a clue, so we made a video to shed light on this matter called "15 Things You Need to Know About Your Life." We're sure you'll love it.
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