Last year, I stopped posting videos online because of the mean comments. I asked @GrahamCWeaver, one of my favorite professors at @StanfordGSB, whether he receives any negative comments. With over 2 million followers across Instagram and TikTok, and a private equity firm managing $17.7 billion, I assumed Graham either does not receive negative comments or learned to ignore them. To my surprise, he said: "Yes, I definitely read the negative comments and some of them are absolutely awful. But then I go to the videos of people I really admire, and I see they have just as many hateful comments, and I feel a bit better." Hearing Professor Weaver say this was incredibly reassuring. If someone I deeply admire, like Professor Weaver, receives negative comments too, perhaps I need to grow a thicker skin and accept that not everyone will like me. For everything you post, most people will be indifferent. Some might feel inspired, while others might dislike what you have to say. Much of how people react is shaped by their own experiences and backgrounds, which we have little control over. In the end, all I can do is remain authentic if I want to share my voice with the world. Months after graduating from GSB, I still find myself thinking about something Graham told us: "Your soul already told you. Everything else is just a negotiation with your fear." Deep down, we already know what we want to do, but find excuses to stop ourselves from trying. So I'm taking Graham's advice and committing to putting myself out there more, starting with this post! Please do hold me accountable and maybe we can overcome our fears together. :) Be on the lookout for more video content to come!