Tuesday Quotes - Dealing With Criticism

The artist doesn’t have time to listen to the critics. The ones who want to be writers read the reviews, the ones who want to write don’t have the time to read reviews. William Faulkner
I think the criticism that I take to heart is from other writers that I respect. Steve Earle
I'm easy to work with, not a pushover, but I respond to criticism and find it inspiring. Ben Elton
Someone else’s opinion of you does not have to become your reality. Les Brown
Any fool can criticize, condemn & complain.. and most fools do. Dale Carnegie
Don't let anyone say you can't do it. John Ilhan
Criticism is something you can easily avoid by saying nothing, doing nothing, and being nothing. Aristotle
Learning from criticism allows you to improve. Almost every critique gives you a tool to more effectively create the tomorrow you visualize. Tiny Budha
No matter who says what, you should accept it with a smile and do your own work. Mother Teresa
Receiving feedback well reminds you it’s OK to have flaws—imperfection is part of being human. If you can admit weakness and work on them without getting down on yourself, you’ll experience far more happiness, peace, enjoyment, and success. Tiny Budha

Wendy Mason is a Life and Career Coach. She helps people have the confidence they need to be successful at work and to change career while maintaining a good work/life balance. You can email her at wendymason @wisewolfcoaching.com

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