Posts Tagged ‘Criticism’
Criticism Can Be a Blessing
I didn’t hear about the first writing conference I attended until shortly before it began. As I scrambled to prepare for it, I emailed the director to ask if I could still send in a manuscript sample for critique, something most conferences offer for a fee. She graciously said yes. I’d been forewarned that I…
Read MoreHow to Deal with Criticism
Criticism has a unique way of controlling us. One critical word and we want to rethink everything we believe or stand for. Ironically, I have been criticized for being overly critical at times. Unfortunately, I have passed this “gift” on to my children. Somehow over the past 11-16yrs of their lives, they have become genius…
Read MoreDealing with Criticism
Criticism is a crutch that makes the weak feel strong. It is a way for someone to look smart and successful while hiding in the shadows. We all “love” our critics … yeah right! Even though that might not be true, it is true that our critics can consume our minds and distract our attention…
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