Ever been business “negged”? Yeah, it’s a hard pass for me too. 🙅‍♀️✨

Ever been business "negged"? Yeah, it’s a hard pass for me too. 🙅‍♀️✨

Business negging is like that backhanded compliment that leaves you second-guessing your worth. It's icky, manipulative, and a total vibe killer in the entrepreneurial world. Here’s the lowdown:

"Sure, your startup is cute, but it’s not really a game-changer, is it?"
"I guess you’re doing okay for someone with your experience."
"Wow, you landed that client? They must be lowering their standards."
"It’s brave how you don’t obsess over the little details like everyone else."
"You're actually making money? I thought it was just a hobby!"
"Love how you're not letting conventional success define you."
"You’re so resilient, considering you don’t have a business background."
"It’s nice to see you’re not letting expertise get in the way of your enthusiasm."
"Your little business venture is so quaint!"
"You're doing well for the kind of market you're targeting, aren’t you?"

Disturbed? You should be. And if you’re intrigued by the dark arts of negging and other manipulative antics, “The Game” by Neil Strauss is a jaw-dropping read. 📚🐍

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