4. Look for Truth.
Repeated criticism can be a valid warning. If three people independently provide criticism on something you feel confident about, look for grains of truth in their comments. Engage your critics help by asking them three questions:
- What’s positive about this idea?;
- What’s interesting about it?; and,
- What can I change to improve the idea?
These responses turn a negative into a positive. Some times you won’t find a grain of truth in criticism. Even when you have been “falsely accused”, you can almost always find a “warning”. Ask your critic, “What are you afraid of?” Even when criticism is invalid, sometimes their fear is sound.
