Podcast Talent Coach

Why I Ignore Critics (And Maybe You Should Too) PTC Episode 051 There are a few reasons why I ignore critics, and maybe you should, too. I was listening to Pat Flynn's “Smart Passive Income” podcast today. Pat received some feedback that was crtical of his style and motivation. The critic felt Pat was putting on a unauthentic persona in order to sell affiliate programs. Pat spent a bit of time at the beginning of the episode explaining his approach and defending his character. He didn't get defensive. His comments were positive toward his critic. Some great points were offered which made me like Pat even more. I love Pat's show.  He sounds like a great guy.  I just think he is wasting his time trying to persuade a critic to change his mind.   There are five reasons I tend to ignore critics like this.   Mic Time By spending time on negative comments, you're just giving the trolls exposure. The time on your show is valuable. Use it for great content. Do not let the trolls hijack your podcast. You've worked hard