How the Best Entrepreneurs Can Weather the Culture of Criticism In Tanzania?

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Tanzania is a good country. Resources and opportunities are abundant. Tanzanians are knowns as kind and friendly.
But if you have been living here for a while. You will realize that there is a culture of criticism.

From friends and family who mock you or trampled your dreams.

A colleague who gives you negative comments such as You know nothing about that industry.

And towards strangers who criticize your business or even products on social media.

We live in the erroneous belief that, somehow your success is a threat to us.
How can you handle doubters, haters, and critics and strive for success as entrepreneurs in Tanzania?

1.Identify the people you can trust who have the best interests at heart and good judgment.

Criticism can lead to demanding belief in yourself and hold you back. The first thing is to believe that you are capable.
Believe that you have unique abilities, gifts, and potential. You can be all you can be without applause from friends, family, or coworkers. Also, identify like-minded people who can spread positivity and who will support you, provide sound insights and succeed together. No one is an island We need one another. We succeed together.

 

2.Focus on the impact of your idea or business project.
As mentioned earlier, criticism can hold you back from pursuing your dreams and accomplishments.

So instead of focusing on the negative comments from critics, focus on the impact and growth of the people and society because of the success of your idea or business.

Think how many lives you will transform through your products and services. Think about the number of people who will be able to take care of their families because of good jobs from your business.

3.Ignore all Critics.
There is no need to compete or prove to anyone that you are good enough. If you are passionate about what you do, and you have conducted comprehensive due diligence, and have access to capital, ignore all the negative comments and you will build something that matters.

I hope this helps. Let’s stand together, and work to build the future that we are proud of.

Hussein Boffu runs a consultancy helping elite entrepreneurs reach their goals through actionable business planning. Contact him via email at hussein.boffu@tanzanapetroleum.com or by calling, texting, or WhatsApp at +255(0)655376543.