by Dr. Boyce Watkins, Syracuse University – Scholarship in Action
Haterology 101: What You should Know about Haters
For the big dreamers out there, I thought I would create a how-to guide on understanding the haters in your life. We all have haters, no matter what we do. I’ve had a few haters in academia who are upset that my work gets more attention than theirs, or even some friends who liked me better when I didn’t have very much self-esteem. As your success grows, jealous people don’t die, they multiply and the hustler’s dream can become the hater’s nightmare. So, here are a few things I’ve figured out about haters, and hopefully they can be helpful to you:
