The Best Response Ever

Summary

• I watched a major news outlet attack someone in the industry.
• They criticized a video of girls jumping in a pool, saying it reflected poorly on the generation.
• Instead of getting defensive, the person invited the critic to join them next time.
• Responding with humor, rather than defensiveness, can make you look fun and awesome.
• The next day, their sales went up because of this approach.

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How To Take Action

I would suggest implementing a strategy where you respond to criticism with humor. This can make you look more approachable and fun, rather than defensive or petty.

Actionable Steps:

1. Monitor Feedback:

   • Keep an eye on what people are saying about your business or personal brand. This can be through social media, reviews, or even direct feedback.

2. Respond with Humor:

   • When you receive negative feedback or criticism that isn't constructive, think of a light-hearted way to respond. For example, if someone says, "Your product is so old-school," you might reply with, "Vintage is the new black!"

3. Stay Calm:

• Don't take criticism personally. Understand that everyone has their own opinions, and not all feedback requires a serious response.

4. Engage with Critics:

   • Invite your critics to engage with you or your business in a fun way. For instance, if someone complains about an event you hosted, invite them to the next one, saying, "We’d love your expert critique in person next time!"

5. Positive Reinforcement:

   • Use humor not just in criticism, but in every interaction. When someone praises your work, respond with a funny or light comment to keep the mood positive.

6. Share Positive Outcomes:

• After a successful humorous interaction, share the positive outcomes with your team or audience to reinforce this strategy. This shows that taking a light-hearted approach can have tangible benefits.

By integrating these strategies into your daily interactions, you can turn potential negatives into positives and build a more engaging and likable presence for your business or personal brand.

Full Transcript

there was a major news Outlet like top five you know who this news person is attacked somebody that I know who's in the industry they were discrediting and saying man look at what this generation has come to and it was just a video of a bunch of girls jumping in the pool whatever and so they responded cuz everyone tagged and knew who they were and so they said you should join us next time now they could have been like this is a legitimate profession we're workers what's the coolest way to respond just make a joke out of it and what does he look like super Petty what do they look like fun and awesome and what did they do that next day Rec sales