A learned lesson, to my fellow RC Videographers - This article has been adapted to fit our hobby - and was originally written by Author James Clear Pour Me a Glass of Haterade (My Most Hateful Comments) Each month, there is usually someone who whines about how my RC videos are totally worthless. For example, one reader recently left a comment saying, “I should have known better than to waste time viewing this.” Another YouTuber so eloquently wrote, “What’s interesting here is this RC video firmly believes that there are millions of dumb people in this world who believe in this crap.” At least those people commented on the actual video. Hate mail gets even better when people start ignoring your work entirely and make judgements about you as a person instead. Earlier this month, someone said that I was clearly “someone with a job with limited experience in RC and without a busy lifestyle. Oh, to have no responsibilities…” Another kind gentleman just got straight to the point and said, “Youre a waste of skin.” All of this hate for someone who promotes a great hobby, getting folks outside, being healthy, and living an adventurous life. Could you imagine if I made videos about something that was actually controversial like politics or religion? And that brings us to the main point: it doesn’t matter what you do, there will always be someone who finds fault in it. So how do you get over it and move forward anyway? Here’s one approach that might help… Focus on the Road, Not the Wall Many racing experts consider Mario Andretti to be the most successful and versatile racing driver of all-time. During his career, Andretti won the Indianapolis 500, Daytona 500, Formula One World Championship and the Pike’s Peak International Hill Climb. He is one of only two drivers in history to win races in Formula One, IndyCar, World Sportscar Championship, and NASCAR. During an interview with SUCCESS magazine, Andretti was asked for his number one tip for success in race car driving. He said, “Don’t look at the wall. Your car goes where your eyes go.” When young drivers are starting to race, this is one of the most critical lessons that they learn. When you’re driving at 200mph you need to focus on the road in front of you. If you look at the wall, then you’ll end up hitting it. The same could be said for your life, your work, and dealing with critics. Criticism and negativity from other people is like a wall. And if you focus on it, then you’ll run right into it. You’ll get blocked by negative emotions, anger, and self-doubt. Your mind will go where your attention is focused. Criticism and negativity don’t prevent you from reaching the finish line, but they can certainly distract you from it. However, if you focus on the road in front of you and on moving forward, then you can safely speed past the walls and barriers that are nearby. This is my preferred approach to criticism. When someone dishes out a negative comment, use that as a signal to recommit to your work and to refocus on the road ahead of you. Some people are determined to take things personally and tear down the work of others. Your life is too short to worry about pleasing those people. Focus on the road, not the wall.
Posted on: Fri, 17 Jan 2014 05:02:04 +0000
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