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Taking Criticism
almost 6 years ago from Pablo Stanley, Design at Blush
Pablo Stanley, almost 6 years ago
Exactly! Distract them with your nakedness! A different version of “Just remove the duck”
But seriously. Yes! Sometimes, the work feels so personal that is hard not to be on the defensive—like it was an attack on us and not just feedback on the work. I still struggle with this, to be honest, but trying to get better :)
Jonathan Shariat, almost 6 years ago
Ditto. Thanks for the reminder!
Nuttaphon Jindakum, almost 6 years ago Totally agreed! Couldn't have said it better myself :)
Matt Ritter, almost 6 years ago Nailed it.
The second one also helps because people will be too distracted to find the flaws in your work. haha
Great comic Pablo, it says so much. We start by defending our work but we don't realize we were making it about defending our egos. Then you learn its not about you, its about doing good work. You learn to to welcome any criticism and be open about your flaws because thats what helps you grow and do good work.