Criticism is a useful tool in any relationship. A relationship is the connection, or lack of, between two people. Many people see criticism as something negative. The actual content of criticism carries a negative connotation, but the purpose of criticism is not to insult but to improve. Most people don’t like is being told they are doing something wrong or that their work is not good enough. That is why the delivery of criticism is so important.
Irrespective of the dynamics of the relationship, if two people work together for a unified goal then criticism is the only way to keep the relationship healthy, efficient, on task and successful. Taking criticism can be a difficult thing. But you can use criticism to give you a competitive edge. Criticism in its true sense is a feedback and is an opportunity to learn and do more to convert critics into a satisfied customer or audience member.
Success is limited only by how much attention you can get for yourself, your products and your ideas. The right amount of attention will always attract criticism, even haters. While criticism is never enjoyed, it should be anticipated. The longevity of a project is determined by the quality of what you offer, but the success of your project is determined by how much attention you can get for it. Without the right amount of attention from your target audience, no one will know you or your product, regardless of how good it is.
The problem with getting attention is threefold:
Don't take criticism personally even if you feel you're being criticized unfairly. Don't retaliate with an extreme knee-jerk reaction that can harm your reputation as well. Even when the criticism is personal, remember that people are fallible and it's important not be offended by someone's remarks. A good professional will take criticism and even personal attacks to make them work to his advantage or, if all else fails, politely conclude the partnership and leave with their reputation intact.
Here are some reasons why criticism is good:
I learnt a lot from my critics and nothing from my admirers ... Mahatma Gandhi
People should be open to reasonable and well intended criticism and must be open to giving way to the wishes of the other. A good critic will also offer a solution to the problem that had led to criticism. Receiving excessive criticism is a sign to pause and mend your ways. Never waste your time dealing with habitual critics. If the criticism is mainly coming from one person and is in violation of your rights, put these people in their place by asserting your rights. Cut away chronic critics if you have to. But accepting criticism and using it to make you work better is too valuable of a resource to ignore. Without critics, you end up with a stagnant medium that refuses to grow and change with no self-awareness and no real progress.
Irrespective of the dynamics of the relationship, if two people work together for a unified goal then criticism is the only way to keep the relationship healthy, efficient, on task and successful. Taking criticism can be a difficult thing. But you can use criticism to give you a competitive edge. Criticism in its true sense is a feedback and is an opportunity to learn and do more to convert critics into a satisfied customer or audience member.
Success is limited only by how much attention you can get for yourself, your products and your ideas. The right amount of attention will always attract criticism, even haters. While criticism is never enjoyed, it should be anticipated. The longevity of a project is determined by the quality of what you offer, but the success of your project is determined by how much attention you can get for it. Without the right amount of attention from your target audience, no one will know you or your product, regardless of how good it is.
The problem with getting attention is threefold:
- Taking enough action to get the ‘right amount’ of attention,
- Knowing how to handle the negative criticism that comes with attention,
- Continue to get attention, despite the attacks, until admiration.
Don't take criticism personally even if you feel you're being criticized unfairly. Don't retaliate with an extreme knee-jerk reaction that can harm your reputation as well. Even when the criticism is personal, remember that people are fallible and it's important not be offended by someone's remarks. A good professional will take criticism and even personal attacks to make them work to his advantage or, if all else fails, politely conclude the partnership and leave with their reputation intact.
Here are some reasons why criticism is good:
- For someone to criticize you, it means that he/she cared
- You are reaching new people.
- People would have ignored you, if you were unworthy to be criticized.
- Criticism lets you see things in a different light.
- Criticism is a form of honesty.
- Criticism helps you to improve.
- Criticism lets you learn about your defense mechanisms.
- Criticism helps you to learn more about others.
- Criticism sometimes jolts you into action.
I learnt a lot from my critics and nothing from my admirers ... Mahatma Gandhi
A good friend will always stab you in the front ... Oscar Wilde
God save me from the friends. I can protect myself from the hackers.
People should be open to reasonable and well intended criticism and must be open to giving way to the wishes of the other. A good critic will also offer a solution to the problem that had led to criticism. Receiving excessive criticism is a sign to pause and mend your ways. Never waste your time dealing with habitual critics. If the criticism is mainly coming from one person and is in violation of your rights, put these people in their place by asserting your rights. Cut away chronic critics if you have to. But accepting criticism and using it to make you work better is too valuable of a resource to ignore. Without critics, you end up with a stagnant medium that refuses to grow and change with no self-awareness and no real progress.
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