Gary Vee With Alex Arias

05.20.20 | Timestamp @20:53 | A Conversation Every Content Creator Needs To Hear

Guest

Alex Arias

Contact

@nahh.its.alex (TikTok)

Alex’s Question or Topic

Alex started TikTok about a year ago as a way to cope up with ADHD. Influenced by his siblings and friends, he started creating content but was not passionate about it until one comment changed his life and led him into the realization that he can help other people, too. As he publishes daily content on the platform, Alex found it hard to deal with hate comments, particularly among his former friends. He also struggles with his friends who are posting the same content but are getting more comments and followers. 

Gary’s Story and Advices

With regard to Alex’s feelings towards hate comments on Tiktok, Gary told him that when people leave hate on the internet, it means that they’re hurting. That they are manifesting their pain through comments on social media. Instead of feeling hurt and being mad at them, he needs to show compassion and empathy to those people. 

Gary also wants to let Alex know that for those friends who are getting better engagement on TikTok, he should be happy for them and never compare himself against them. 

Gary Vaynerchuk’s Quotes

@23:18

“When people leave hate on the internet, it means that they’re hurting.” ~ Gary Vaynerchuk

@23:58

“Anybody who puts bad into the world is actually hurting really bad inside.” ~ Gary Vaynerchuk

@25:21

“Giving a f*ck about anybody else’s account is the worst move in the world.” ~ Gary Vaynerchuk

@26:03

“You just have to be patient and believe. Don’t worry about comparing.” ~ Gary Vaynerchuk

@26:42

“If you don’t compare, if you feel bad for people that are putting bad on you, and if you feel compassionate for them, you’re going to win.” ~ Gary Vaynerchuk

@26:57

“You’ve got the ingredients. Now you just got to cook it.” ~ Gary Vaynerchuk

@28:06

“Don’t just make this a one-moment thing. Take what I sent you and put it into your soul.” ~ Gary Vaynerchuk

@28:11

“When people are leaving bad comments, or people are talking sh*t in real life, they’re in a bad place. You need to be compassionate.” ~ Gary Vaynerchuk

@28:18

“When other people are winning, you need to be happy for them.” ~ Gary Vaynerchuk

@28:21

“Neither your friends that are winning or your old friends that are tearing you down, neither one of those people have anything to do with your life.” ~ Gary Vaynerchuk