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In any job, you will be criticized at some point. Let’s face it: Nobody
but a total masochist wants to be criticized.
There is constructive criticism, and then there is destructive criticism.
Here’s how to assess both types:

1.
First of all, consider the source. Should this person’s opinion even
matter to you?
2.
If it does matter to you, take a few minutes to consider whether
anything helpful can result from the criticism. Others can often see things
that we have overlooked. Use their keen eyes to your advantage.

3.
Critics serve their purpose. Sometimes they serve a larger purpose, and
sometimes they serve their own purpose.American Idol judge Simon
Cowell can be critical of the performers on the program, but he’s fair and
he’s honest, and I don’t thinkAmerican Idol would work without him.
Simon was nice enough to complimentThe Apprentice in an interview. I

think it’s absolutely fantastic, he told theDaily News.I think [Trump] is
superb on the show. He’s not hamming it up. He’s just playing himself and
that’s very hard to do on television. As I said, Simon is a fair and honest
critic, and I am a fan of his.
4.
Everyone has an opinion. In most cases, it’s not worth the paper it’s
written on.

5.
If the opinion is worth the paper it’s written on, and it’s written in a
paper people are buying and reading, then realize that if people didn’t find
you interesting enough for public consumption, they wouldn’t be taking
the time to criticize you. Think of their criticism as a compliment, proof

of your significance.

Homework Is Required and ThereWill Be a Test
People who think achieving success is a linear A-to-Z process, a
straight shot to the top, simply aren’t in touch with reality. There are very
few bona fide overnight success stories. It just doesn’t work that way.
Success appears to happen overnight because we all see stories in
newspapers and on TV about previously unknown people who suddenly