DON'T BE DISTRACTED BY CRITICISM.
REMEMBER -
THE ONLY TASTE OF SUCCESS SOME PEOPLE HAVE
IS WHEN THEY TAKE A BITE OUT OF YOU.
(Zig Ziglar)
We're not talking about constructive criticism here - advice on how to make your story sing, a suggestion for a better way to organize your closet, pointing out a magazine article on balancing a budget.
We're talking about the people who belittle our ideas and our dreams, the ones who tell us we can't do this or that because we're too old or too young or too something or because that's just not the way they (aka "normal" people) do things.
And we know the difference, don't we? The one is offered with sincerity and a willing desire to actually help. The other often looks like that but if we pay attention, we can hear the bite in the tone or we can see the slight eye roll as the person turns away.
Let's make sure we pay attention this week. And always.
Very true! I need motivation - I should have read this on Monday! lol
ReplyDeleteKate - the motivation starts on Monday but it carries through the rest of the week, don't worry. :)
ReplyDeletethe bully factor...making themselves feel better by putting others down
ReplyDeletebe aware is right!
I'm like Kate, I should have read this on Monday! But, better late than never. At the moment, I am my own worst critic, so I need to stop taking a bite out of myself! Thanks for the motivation as always. :)
ReplyDeleteTara - it's so true, isn't it? I suppose, in a way, that we should feel bad for those "bullies" and their lack of self-esteem...
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ReplyDeleteJulie - I hear you about being our own worst critics. And you're always welcome for the motivation. I'm glad it helps. :)
ReplyDeleteAmen to that!
ReplyDeleteI like the quote. I do think people who put others down are just doing it because they're afraid to pursue their own dreams.
ReplyDeleteLeigh - I hear you! :)
ReplyDeleteNick - it really puts a different spin on it when you look at that way, doesn't it?