Criticisms You DON’T Want to Ignore
Is there repetitive critical feedback that you receive on a regular basis?
If so, this feedback is worthy of your attention.
Repeated criticisms are opportunities, to learn about yourself.
Perhaps over the years, you have been told you’re an “ice queen,”
you’re unapproachable or you’re shy. Though these criticisms may not be true or may reflect another’s misinterpretations, they still deserve your attention.
So, stop being defensive. Instead of resisting, examine the feedback.
Perhaps your shyness is coming across to others as aloofness, arrogance or hardheartedness. Though the truth may be the exact opposite, recognize that such impressions may close wonderful doors of opportunity.
If negative feedback repeats itself, give it thoughtful attention.
A little attention now may open many big doors, later.
DO YOU KNOW A HERO?
Not every Marine is a hero. During field training exercises at
Parris Island, South Carolina, one drill instructor threw a pine cone
among the recruits and yelled, "Grenade!" The trainees immediately
turned away and hit the ground. "Just as I suspected," chided the
drill instructor. "Not a hero among you! Didn't anyone want to jump
on that grenade to save the others?"
A little later the instructor tossed another pine cone and yelled,
"Grenade!" This time, all the recruits but one jumped on the
"explosive."
"Why are you still standing there?" the DI demanded.
"Sir," the recruit replied, "someone had to live to tell about it."
Not everyone is a hero. But then, not every hero jumps on grenades,
pulls terrified children from burning buildings, or wears an
impressive uniform.
Do you know a hero? I am not asking you to simply name a favorite
celebrity. There is a difference.
Do you know a hero? I think perhaps you do. Heroes, you see, can be
found in some of the most unexpected places. I knew a young mother
who was slowly dying of cancer, yet she put aside her pain long
enough every day to smile and laugh with her children. She tried
hard every day to bring sunshine into the gloomy hospital room when
her family was present. And I watched her husband fill the roles of
single parent and financial provider, and still spend every
remaining moment sitting at his mate's bedside, valiantly
encouraging and offering whatever hope he could muster.
I knew a talented teacher who could have worked at a far more
lucrative profession, yet was determined to stay in a disadvantaged
school in the hope that she could make a difference in a difficult
situation. She did it for her students.
I've known other heroes, too.
You may have noticed - many of the world's true heroes will never be
confused with action figures. Most have never been to battle,
competed athletically nor sung in a pop band. But they have faced
nearly impossible challenges with unimaginable determination and
courage. They found what it takes to bear the unbearable, forgive
the unforgivable, love the unlovable, outlast the unendurable or
defeat the undefeatable. And often they do it for the sake of
others.
Do you know a hero? Maybe one lives in your home. And perhaps one
even looks back at you from the mirror. For it is in everyday
battles of the spirit that true wars are fought and won. And it is
those real-life heroes who give the rest of us hope and remind us
that anything is possible.
Do you know a hero? I think you do.
Steve Goodier
If so, this feedback is worthy of your attention.
Repeated criticisms are opportunities, to learn about yourself.
Perhaps over the years, you have been told you’re an “ice queen,”
you’re unapproachable or you’re shy. Though these criticisms may not be true or may reflect another’s misinterpretations, they still deserve your attention.
So, stop being defensive. Instead of resisting, examine the feedback.
Perhaps your shyness is coming across to others as aloofness, arrogance or hardheartedness. Though the truth may be the exact opposite, recognize that such impressions may close wonderful doors of opportunity.
If negative feedback repeats itself, give it thoughtful attention.
A little attention now may open many big doors, later.
Not every Marine is a hero. During field training exercises at
Parris Island, South Carolina, one drill instructor threw a pine cone
among the recruits and yelled, "Grenade!" The trainees immediately
turned away and hit the ground. "Just as I suspected," chided the
drill instructor. "Not a hero among you! Didn't anyone want to jump
on that grenade to save the others?"
A little later the instructor tossed another pine cone and yelled,
"Grenade!" This time, all the recruits but one jumped on the
"explosive."
"Why are you still standing there?" the DI demanded.
"Sir," the recruit replied, "someone had to live to tell about it."
Not everyone is a hero. But then, not every hero jumps on grenades,
pulls terrified children from burning buildings, or wears an
impressive uniform.
Do you know a hero? I am not asking you to simply name a favorite
celebrity. There is a difference.
Do you know a hero? I think perhaps you do. Heroes, you see, can be
found in some of the most unexpected places. I knew a young mother
who was slowly dying of cancer, yet she put aside her pain long
enough every day to smile and laugh with her children. She tried
hard every day to bring sunshine into the gloomy hospital room when
her family was present. And I watched her husband fill the roles of
single parent and financial provider, and still spend every
remaining moment sitting at his mate's bedside, valiantly
encouraging and offering whatever hope he could muster.
I knew a talented teacher who could have worked at a far more
lucrative profession, yet was determined to stay in a disadvantaged
school in the hope that she could make a difference in a difficult
situation. She did it for her students.
I've known other heroes, too.
You may have noticed - many of the world's true heroes will never be
confused with action figures. Most have never been to battle,
competed athletically nor sung in a pop band. But they have faced
nearly impossible challenges with unimaginable determination and
courage. They found what it takes to bear the unbearable, forgive
the unforgivable, love the unlovable, outlast the unendurable or
defeat the undefeatable. And often they do it for the sake of
others.
Do you know a hero? Maybe one lives in your home. And perhaps one
even looks back at you from the mirror. For it is in everyday
battles of the spirit that true wars are fought and won. And it is
those real-life heroes who give the rest of us hope and remind us
that anything is possible.
Do you know a hero? I think you do.
Steve Goodier
Are you waiting for things to get better before taking action? The fact is that things will not get better until you go ahead and get yourself moving forward.
The best time to start is always now. For no matter what the outside circumstances may be, the most effective strategy is to get your inner strength revved up and rolling right away.
If you're waiting for things to be perfect, you'll wait forever. Instead, grab hold of what is here and now and find a way to make positive use of it.
Though your excuses for delaying may be very reasonable and impressive, those excuses won't move you forward. Circumstances will improve when you make the effort to improve them.
Even the smallest effort is much better than doing nothing. And small efforts that bring results will motivate you to take bigger, more effective steps.
You know from experience that you can do what you set your mind to do. Set your mind on the best of what can be, and savor the challenge of making it happen.
Ralph Marston
The best time to start is always now. For no matter what the outside circumstances may be, the most effective strategy is to get your inner strength revved up and rolling right away.
If you're waiting for things to be perfect, you'll wait forever. Instead, grab hold of what is here and now and find a way to make positive use of it.
Though your excuses for delaying may be very reasonable and impressive, those excuses won't move you forward. Circumstances will improve when you make the effort to improve them.
Even the smallest effort is much better than doing nothing. And small efforts that bring results will motivate you to take bigger, more effective steps.
You know from experience that you can do what you set your mind to do. Set your mind on the best of what can be, and savor the challenge of making it happen.
Ralph Marston
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