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"Be not ashamed of mistakes and thus make them crimes."
- Confucius
Criticism is your friend. Love it, embrace it, cherish it,
cultivate it, and most importantly, never fear it.
Constructive criticism is difficult to come by in today`s world.
Hurt somebody`s feelings, and you are liable to receive a
lawsuit for pain and suffering. Most people are so cravenly
supplicating that even if they know they can help you
improve a great deal with a few words, they don`t have the
balls to tell it to your face and risk being viewed negatively
for offering their feedback. In order to liberate the valuable
resource of human feedback on your performance, it is
critical to adjust your conduct so that others know you
welcome appropriate criticism. Equally important is to ditch
employees, partners, or friends who don`t have the stones
to offer helpful suggestions. Surrounding yourself with
yes-men only serves to cater to your ego and decelerate
your learning curve. Ball-busters, though often stigmatized,
are the individuals who can help you improve yourself in
order to accomplish difficult, meaningful goals.
I must emphasize that not all criticism is equal in value.
Some criticism you will receive is well-founded and
constructive. Other criticism can be baseless and negative.
Learn to separate the two. Generally, when people you
respect offer helpful tips to improve, you should pay
attention and consider their suggestions. Take all other
advice with a grain of salt (and a shot of tequila, if
necessary).
Aim to build camaraderie with other men you respect, and
consult with them when you need suggestions on
improving yourself or your work. You can push each other
to new heights of excellence. When you discover this
supportive environment, you will also be in the gratifying
position of being able to offer useful advice to members of
the group who may have helped you when you were in
need.
"I don`t think you`re a very good friend if you`re always
being supportive. You also have to add criticism." -
Regards
Arun
"Be not ashamed of mistakes and thus make them crimes."
- Confucius
Criticism is your friend. Love it, embrace it, cherish it,
cultivate it, and most importantly, never fear it.
Constructive criticism is difficult to come by in today`s world.
Hurt somebody`s feelings, and you are liable to receive a
lawsuit for pain and suffering. Most people are so cravenly
supplicating that even if they know they can help you
improve a great deal with a few words, they don`t have the
balls to tell it to your face and risk being viewed negatively
for offering their feedback. In order to liberate the valuable
resource of human feedback on your performance, it is
critical to adjust your conduct so that others know you
welcome appropriate criticism. Equally important is to ditch
employees, partners, or friends who don`t have the stones
to offer helpful suggestions. Surrounding yourself with
yes-men only serves to cater to your ego and decelerate
your learning curve. Ball-busters, though often stigmatized,
are the individuals who can help you improve yourself in
order to accomplish difficult, meaningful goals.
I must emphasize that not all criticism is equal in value.
Some criticism you will receive is well-founded and
constructive. Other criticism can be baseless and negative.
Learn to separate the two. Generally, when people you
respect offer helpful tips to improve, you should pay
attention and consider their suggestions. Take all other
advice with a grain of salt (and a shot of tequila, if
necessary).
Aim to build camaraderie with other men you respect, and
consult with them when you need suggestions on
improving yourself or your work. You can push each other
to new heights of excellence. When you discover this
supportive environment, you will also be in the gratifying
position of being able to offer useful advice to members of
the group who may have helped you when you were in
need.
"I don`t think you`re a very good friend if you`re always
being supportive. You also have to add criticism." -
Regards
Arun
