Choose to listen
Monday, February 6, 2006
Choose to listen
It is easy to get angry with those who criticize you. But it
is better to listen and to consider what they have to
say.<P>
If the criticism is completely misdirected and unfounded,
then you can simply let it go. Yet often it can be valuable
and productive to objectively consider what your critics are
thinking.<P>
The worst response to criticism is to become angry, insulted
and defensive. For by doing so, you actually give more power
and credibility to that criticism.<P>
Instead, listen carefully and appreciatively to what your
critics have to say. Even if the criticism is decidedly
negative, somewhere there are positive insights that you can
gain from it.<P>
Don't let your ego prevent you from learning something
valuable. Being receptive to criticism strengthens your
confidence and can improve your competence.<P>
Choose to know and understand what others think of you.
Instead of getting angry and defensive over the words of
others, choose to listen, consider and grow stronger because
of them.<P>
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