How to Deal with Haters: Lessons from The VoiceMaster

"Do great. Be great."
In a world full of critics, haters, and bashers, Pocholo "The VoiceMaster" Gonzales reminds us that greatness isn't achieved by pleasing everyone—it’s achieved by staying true to your purpose and rising above negativity.

In Episode 6 of The Pochology, Pocholo shares real-world wisdom from his two decades of experience in the voice acting industry, showing us not only how to handle hate, but how to thrive in spite of it.

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Hate is Inevitable, Especially When You’re Doing Something Great

Pocholo starts by reminding us of a hard truth:

"No matter how good your intentions are, someone will always have something negative to say."

Whether you're just beginning your journey or you're already achieving milestones, haters will come. Sometimes they’re strangers. Sometimes they’re people you helped. Sometimes they’re even former friends.

In Pocholo's own life:

• He was criticized early for "lacking talent."
• When he succeeded, they called him "arrogant."
• When he opened the first and only voice acting school in the Philippines, they questioned, "Who are you to train others?"

And yet, he persisted—and proved them wrong by building a legacy that transformed the entire industry.

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The VoiceMaster’s 3 Tips on How to Deal with Haters

Instead of letting negativity derail your journey, Pocholo teaches how to handle it with wisdom and power:

1. Understand Why They Hate You

Haters often project their own insecurities onto you.

"People hate you because they ain’t you."

When someone attacks your dreams, your success, or your attitude, it’s often because they see in you something they wish they had.
Their criticism is a reflection of their own frustration—not your worth.

Their opinion is not your reality.

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2. Stick to Your "Why"

When negativity surrounds you, go back to your purpose.
Pocholo didn't waste his time fighting every critic. He stayed focused on his bigger vision:

"To make the Philippines the center of voice over excellence in Asia."

Had he allowed bitterness and resentment to consume him, he would have abandoned his dreams. Instead, he built Creative Voices Productions and helped thousands of aspiring voice artists find their voice.

Stay rooted in your mission, not in other people's opinions.

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3. Do More of What They Hate

The most powerful response to haters?

"Do more of what they hate."

Keep succeeding. Keep growing. Keep inspiring.
The more you move forward, the less their words matter—and the louder your achievements speak for themselves.

Create change, and you will create greatness.

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Haters Are Proof You’re Making Waves

Pocholo "The VoiceMaster" Gonzales teaches us that having haters is not a problem—it’s a sign of progress.
If no one’s criticizing you, you’re probably not pushing hard enough to make an impact.

"When you create change, you create enemies. But you also create greatness."

So the next time you encounter a hater, smile, keep walking, and keep doing what you do best—because the world needs dreamers who don’t quit just because of a little noise.

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