My Success Principles - Don't Let The Haters Bring You Down When you allow what someone says or does to upset you, you’re giving that person control. People have the right to say what they want, to do what they want. And we have the right not to be offended. We have to remember that opinions are not facts! Don’t let haters bring you down. They have no idea what you’re capable of accomplishing. Either ignore their words or let it fuel your motivation, whatever works. What a person says about you does not define who you are. His or her opinion of you does not determine your self-worth. You don’t have to win their approval. Let it go, and just be the best person you can be. No matter how much they try and bring you down with their negativity and cruel works, just remember the words of Frank Sinatra: “The best revenge is massive success.” – My Success Principles (Shane Stark)