When on base he never failed to score.
As a fielder, he never dropped a ball and he threw with unerring
accuracy. He ran wiftly and played gracefully.
In fact, he would have been one of
the all-time greats except for one thing - no one could ever
persuade him to put down his beer and hotdog and come out of
the press box to play!
Most of us can empathize, for we all
have people in our lives who criticize and second-guess. They
are quick to point out flaws and quicker yet to offer advice.
When it comes to receiving criticism,
I believe it helps to remember first that not all criticism is
invalid. Wisdom listens for the kernel of truth and saves it
for future growth.
But when criticism seems unfair, I believe it helps to remember
the hawk. When attacked by crows, it does not counterattack.
Instead, the hawk soars higher and higher in ever- widening circles
until the pests leave it alone.
When there is nothing to learn from
criticism, can you rise above it and soar?
Steve Goodier Publisher@LifeSupportSystem.com
is a professional speaker, consultant and author of numerous
books.
Visit his site for more information, or to sign up for his FREE
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