Christopher V. Flett

Great thought of the day is listening to critics, inside (your head) and outside (others). It’s rare that criticism has any positive meaning. It’s meant as an attack, disguised as an intellectual commentary. People who accomplish things don’t have much time to criticize; those that don’t have all the time in the world. Consider the source when hearing criticism.  I remember in the same week Entrepreneur Magazine suggested my first book was a “must read’ and then a donkey from the Boston Globe said that I “wrote the worst business book ever written.” Well, first of all, I doubt he has read every business book ever. Secondly, he is a three time author that has managed to sell less copies than the critically acclaimed book, “How to fix your Ford Pinto.” Those around me got mad at his review; I smiled. While he’s busy attacking me, I’m busy pacing him.

Whenever a person criticizes you, it is their stuff, not yours. It only becomes your stuff if you put value into it. Those that are trying to grow you won’t criticize; they will make assets and resources available to you.

Cheers,

C/