Learn from Criticisms!
Asking a working writer what he thinks about
critics is like asking a lamppost how it feels about dogs.
– Christopher Hampton
Are you comfortable to take
criticism and feedback constructively?
We need to develop this important quality. Many of us do not encourage
others to criticise us. Think of the
consequence of complete absence of any feedback and criticism about you. The
more you dislike feedback and criticisms, the less others will be free to
offer the same. We may be thinking that what we do is right, but it may not be
true.
Do you want to know where you
have to improve? Choose five people whom you trust most. Ask them to write down
three things which they don’t like in you! Do this exercise sincerely and
honestly.
Of the various things pointed
out, choose five most important issues and draw an action plan for
self-improvement. Focus on one issue per week and try to eliminate the same
from you.
This may look odd, but do
it. Stand in front of a mirror and
openly criticise yourself! Suggest changes to the person in front of you and
notice what happens to your own personality over a period of time!
Try this out!
(From my book '365 Exciting Ways to Live)
NC Sridharan
00000
No comments:
Post a Comment