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The Loudest Boos Come from the Cheapest Seats: Why Critics Don’t Matter in Business

March 31, 20252 min read

The Loudest Boos Come from the Cheapest Seats

Stay in the Arena: Why Most People Talk But Never Do

Why Most Critics Are Just Spectators

When you're building a business, growing a brand, or putting yourself out there, criticism is inevitable. People will mock, doubt, and question you—especially when they’re not the ones doing the work.

Here’s the truth:
The loudest boos always come from the cheapest seats.

They’re not in the arena.
They’re not waking up early, taking risks, or making hard calls.
They’re watching from the sidelines—scared to start, yet quick to judge.

And that’s exactly why their opinions don’t matter.


Growth in Business Requires Discomfort

Sales is hard.
Entrepreneurship is hard.
Pushing through fear and resistance every single day? That’s not for the faint of heart.

If you're chasing personal or business growth, it requires more than motivation—it demands transformation.

To achieve something you’ve never had, you have to become someone you’ve never been.
That means shedding comfort.
Letting go of your ego.
Facing rejection and failure—and rising anyway.

Every setback is a rep.
Every stumble is strength gained.
While they scroll and comment,
you’re sharpening your edge.


Let Critics Judge. You Keep Building.

Your journey will always look “cringe” to people too afraid to start theirs.
They’ll roll their eyes at your content.
They’ll scoff at your ambition.
They’ll whisper “must be nice” when you succeed.

But they’re not the ones in the game.

You are.

And nobody remembers the ones who stayed silent in the stands.
People remember the builders, the doers—the ones who showed up, took the hits, and kept swinging.


Consistency Beats Applause Every Time

Here’s what most people don’t understand:
Success doesn’t come from approval.
It comes from execution.

If you want to build something that lasts—
Outwork the competition.
Outlast the distractions.

Don’t chase compliments.
Chase consistency.
Get the reps. Make the calls. Learn from the losses.

And when the critics get louder?
Use it as fuel.
Because if you’re getting booed, it means you’re on the field.
It means you’re playing to win.


Final Thoughts: Stay in the Arena

The entrepreneurial journey isn’t about avoiding criticism. It’s about getting stronger because of it.

Stay in the arena.
Stay dangerous.
And never let the cheap seats define your performance.


🔥 Ready to rise above the noise? Drop a comment below or share this with someone who’s in the arena with you.

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I’m a lifelong entrepreneur and real estate expert with nearly 20 years of experience in the industry. I’ve consistently ranked at the top of my market, mastering the strategies necessary to not just survive but thrive in a competitive environment.
Throughout my journey, I’ve learned invaluable lessons, and now I’m dedicated to paying it forward. That’s why I created Summit Coaching—a platform designed to empower real estate agents and brokers with the tools they need to succeed.

Jacob Asparian

I’m a lifelong entrepreneur and real estate expert with nearly 20 years of experience in the industry. I’ve consistently ranked at the top of my market, mastering the strategies necessary to not just survive but thrive in a competitive environment. Throughout my journey, I’ve learned invaluable lessons, and now I’m dedicated to paying it forward. That’s why I created Summit Coaching—a platform designed to empower real estate agents and brokers with the tools they need to succeed.

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