324. Q&A: How To Handle Criticism

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This Q&A episode is all about how to handle criticism and negative feedback that can sometimes arise as you’re developing your big idea. We respond to listener questions about how to not take criticism as a personal attack, why your biggest supporters might not be your friends and family and how to overcome the fear of judgment. We share our tips for how to learn from constructive criticism and what to do if you feel like you’re losing friends due to your business venture. Your vision is given to you for a reason and it’s up to you to see it through, regardless of what other people think about it. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>In this episode we talk about:</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Being careful about whose advice you’re letting in </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Focusing more on connecting with the people you’re meant to serve, not trying to convince people who aren’t bought into your vision </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Why having a community like Powerhouse Women is crucial to help lift you up</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Lindsey’s personal experience with losing friends as she grew her business </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">How to gain confidence with your pitch </span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> <br /></span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Click</span> <a href= "https://my.community.com/lindseyschwartz"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">HERE</span></a> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">to text the word MENTOR to (602) 536-7829 for weekly business + mindset tips delivered straight to your phone!</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Not part of the Girl Gang Community yet? Join HERE:</span> <a href= "https://member.po