Jillian Johnsrud - Fire the Haters: Finding Courage to Create Online in a Critical World

Praise for Fire the Ha ters

Ive created content online for nearly a decade and this is the book I wish I had at the start of my journey! The online world can be quite critical but in her uniquely empathetic way, Jillian cuts through the noise of what Ive learned the hard way through much frustration and hours of lost sleep ruminating on the perfect response to the trolls a nd ha ters.

Jillians concept of You make a thing; you make the rules is worth buying this book forits a game cha nger.

Brad Barrett, Co -h ost and c o -f oun der
of the Choose FI Pod cast

This book is about so much more than the challenges we face with our external critics. Its about confronting your inner critic with self -c ompassion . And creating emotional boundaries with yourself, so that you can create content in ways that feel positive and authentic for you. When you show up as your true self, the world will meet y ou t here.

Cait Flanders, author of The Yea r of L ess
and Adventures in Opting Out

As someone who has received plenty of online hateand constantly gets asked how to deal with itI will now send folks to Jillians book. Thoughtful, empathetic, and full of actionable information. A great read for any online cre ator.

Tori Dunlap, creator of Her First 100k

Legendary boxer Mike Tyson famously said Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth. And creating online is a lot like getting punched in the mouth, repeatedly. When I first started publishing online I thought I had a plan for this criticism, but found out quickly how much those punches hurt. I desperately wish I would have had this book back then. If you create content on the internet, this book is a must read for knowing how to handle the inevitable punches coming your way.

Nick True, creator of Mapped Out M oney

Never read the comments is the advice veteran content creators share with their newer counterparts. Its great advice, but what do you do if youve already read them? Jillian shares how to expertly handle online criticism in this must -r ead book for any online content creator. From the What Ifs to the anonymous trolls to the comments from friends and family, Jillian shares how to ignore these distractors so you can concentrate on what YOU do bestcreate awesom e con tent!

Mindy Jenson Bigger Pocket Mone y Podc ast
co -h ost and au thor

The internet isnt just a collection of hilarious memes, selfies and hot -t akes . Its also a place where ideas are spread, communities are formed and millions of transactions are processed daily. For this to happen, we need entrepreneurs, writers and creatives to have the confidence and clarity needed to share their innermost thoughts with the world. In Fire the Haters , Jillian doesnt just offer a heaping dose of encouragement, she provides thoughtful guidance on what to expect before and after you press pub lish.

Julien Saunders, rich & REGULAR, writer, speaker and digital en trepre neur

Every worthy idea, innovation, and creative work draws vitriol and criticsand those trolls create a huge emotional drain. As creatives, were told to toughen up or develop thick skin, but how? If you find yourself shrinking in order to people -p lease , you must read Jillians honest and heartf elt book.

Paula Pant, host of the Afford Anythi ng pod cast

If you want to be a creator, entrepreneur, or public figure, at some point you will encounter haters. There are two ways to deal with this. One: throw up your hands and quit. Two: read this book and learn how to fire the haters. Having overcome poverty, dyslexia, and online hate, Jillian teaches you how to deal with haters in a compassionate, empathetic voice and gives you practical tips that are easy to follow. Reading her book is like reading advice from a best friend or a sister and it will give you the courage to push through criticism so you can get back to what matters the mostyour most creative, authen tic work.

Kristy Shen, author of Quit Like a M illion aire

Haters suck. But giving up on your dreams sucks more. Dont let the haters win! Pick up this book and let Jillian help guide you through this beautifully messy place they call The Internet. Itll be like having coffee with your best friend, only a best friend who also happens to know exactly what you need to succee d on line.

J. Money, Al lStarM oney

Jillian has proven, yet again, why her work is so powerful for so many of us. She isnt afraid to tell the truthwhether it is a list of concrete ideas on how we can get out of our own way or bravely sharing the struggles she met along her pathand she does it with compassion and humor on every page. While her intention may have been to simply provide a guidebook for a healthy, creative life online, these truths extend well beyond the comment section of a social media account and into the real lives of the humans behind th e sc reen.

August Cabre ra, Wr iter

As a creator and entrepreneur in the internet age, we walk a fine line between professional success and personal boundariesnot to mention feelings of imposter syndrome, fear and self -d oubt . Jillian offers a framework for managing those feelings without cutting ourselves off from our creativity and our unique capacity to innovate, so we can still leverage all of our inimitable talent while protecting ourselves from overexposure and bur nout.

Stefanie OConnell Online Entrepreneur and Influe ncer

Everyone who dares to put their thoughts, heart and soul out there for all to see ultimately risks rejection and criticism of their work. Many also have to fight even more daunting battles against their inner critic, or suffer from imposter synd rome.

Like that supportive friend or mentor who has clearly been there herself, Jillian Johnsrud brings a refreshing perspective and an arsenal of practical strategies that enable us to overcome the fear and resistance that often accompanies putting our best creative efforts out into t he w orld.

Dr. Peter Gallant, Professor and Wr iter

Fire The Haters: Finding Courage to Create Online in a Critical World is a book I so wish I had when I started my online journey. It would have saved me so much time and heartache. Jillian Johnsrud has written the definitive guide to coping with being a content creator in todays fast -p aced and often inhumane virtual world. A must read for not only the modern digital entrepreneur but just about anyone who create s on line.

Doc G. Host of Earn & Inve st Pod cast

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Library of Congress Control Number: 2021940296

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