Criticism

A long while now I put down in a post some thoughts about handling criticism. It's a sensitive area of all our lives and something we all have to deal with at some time. I guess the only choice we get is how we handle criticism.

Anyway, I came across some helpful insights made by Rick Warren on the Acts29 blog. He said:

Turn your critics into coaches by hearing what they are saying and humbly considering if there is any truth in their criticisms to learn from. Never engage the critics on their terms because it only escalates the conflict and is not productive. Be very careful with firing off emails or leaving voicemails and responding out of anger in a way that you will later regret. Shout louder than your critics to define yourself and do not allow them to define you.

All very good advice.