"EVERYONE GETS SHITTY FEEDBACK sometimes. There are a variety of reasons for this, starting with the fact that giving feedback is difficult and most people are terrifically bad at it. But even those who have developed strong feedback skills will still sometimes do it poorly, because the attention and care required to do it well are … Continue reading Accept, Reframe, Or Reject
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Behind Every Criticism is a Wish
Criticism as Other People’s Stories
Stories are explanations of the world we tell ourselves. They are filled with unnecessary detail, and by extension, falsehoods. Getting involved with stories is how we give meaning to our lives, reenforce our ego, and project that ego - our brand if you will - out in the wider world. If the above is true, … Continue reading Criticism as Other People’s Stories
Work != Self-Worth
"Writers, actors, musicians—everyone who’s rejected a lot—have got to learn, early on, to separate their work from their worth as a person......At the same time, it’s important to learn to take honest criticism or suggestions in good faith."—Ben Yagoda, "Separating your work from your worth: Three Questions with Ben Yagoda." Chip on Your Shoulder. November … Continue reading Work != Self-Worth
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