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Taking Criticism

Why You Should Never Defend, Explain Or Justify

Russell Bishop | Posted 03.13.2012 | Healthy Living
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Russell Bishop

Why do some people seem to be forever defending, explaining or justifying themselves? Do you enjoy being around this person? Are you one yourself?

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How Self-Image Shapes Your Response To Criticism

Rabbi Alan Lurie | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Read More: Self-Criticism, Responding to Criticism, Self Help, Self-Confidence, Self-Esteem, Criticism, Taking Criticism, Self-Image, Healthy Living News
Rabbi Alan Lurie

We tend to think that criticisms come from other people. But in truth, all things that we perceive as criticisms originate internally, born from our constructed self-image -- how we like to think of ourselves and how we want others to see us.

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How To Take Criticism: Taylor Swift vs. Bob Lefsetz

Ruth Gerson | Posted 05.25.2011 | Entertainment
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Ruth Gerson

I have been stung like Swift. It's never fun. But the more experience you have with it, and the less you care about what some guy thinks of your work, the more you learn to save your energy for what is important.

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