Critics- How do you deal with them?
By Hope
@1hopefulman (45120)
Canada
February 23, 2018 1:54pm CST
There is a story told about a a famous talented songwriter that tried to demean the works of another famous and talented songwriter by labeling his songs as "silly love songs".
What did the second man do? He wrote a song called "Silly Love Songs" and it was a big hit.
What a beautiful way to reply to a critic!
If someone tries to demean or insult what we do or say, why not just ignore it and keep doing what we love? Is another person the judge?
A wise man (Jesus) once said that wisdom is proved my the results and not by critics.
In other words do what you enjoy regardless of what a critic says!
Are you affected by others that might criticize what you love to do? Will you let critics stop you?
How do you respond to critics?
Out of the heart, the mouth speaks. I love you!
A music Video. Paul McCartney singing silly love songs with Lyrics Please Comment
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19 responses
@MashaVickina (2184)
• Russian Federation
23 Feb 18
"A critic is a person who says how he would do something if he could, but he cannot do it" 
I am rather impulsive in such cases and close a person's mouth when he just begins speaking
I am rather impulsive in such cases and close a person's mouth when he just begins speaking4 people like this
@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
23 Feb 18
Good one! Do you think all criticizing is wrong? Let's say a person goes to see a movie and he expresses why he didn't like it. What do you think of that?
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@db20747 (43440)
• Washington, District Of Columbia
24 Feb 18
@1hopefulman I'm always doing that and saying how it could be made better. Few movies I like 100%.
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
24 Feb 18
Glad you haven't met any people that criticize or insult. I like how you would handle any such people that might come your way.
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@toniganzon (72516)
• Philippines
24 Feb 18
That is so true. When I was young and foolish, I get so affected by critics and they would usually depressed me but at the same time, they helped me improved myself.
These days, I still get hurt by the critics but I don't respond the way I used to when I was younger...childish.
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
24 Feb 18
@toniganzon Weird isn't it! Yes, she is still alive but after 15 years of marriage she decided that she had enough of me and cheated. Actually she said that she never loved me and wanted to end our marriage so that I could find someone who cared for me. Go figure?
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
24 Feb 18
That is a sign of a wise person, how they react to critics and how they deal with them. Best to use it as an encouragement to become a better person.
When I wanted to become a sales rep and my first wife said that I didn't have what it took to become a success. I got a job as a sales rep and doubled my earnings. Then she used to tell people how her encouragement helped me to be successful.
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@toniganzon (72516)
• Philippines
24 Feb 18
@1hopefulman So, she took all the credit! Is she still alive?
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
24 Feb 18
@db20747 It is not always easy to ignore.
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
24 Feb 18
Glad you like the song! Most time it is best to just ignore them.
@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
24 Feb 18
I see some critics on this site that don't like some discussions and the subjects they discuss. I say that this is a free lot and the choice of subjects is up to the poster and it is our choice whether we read or comment on it.
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@db20747 (43440)
• Washington, District Of Columbia
24 Feb 18
@1hopefulman that's right. You write what's on your mind. Just skip it if it's not your cup of tea!!
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@JudyEv (341980)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Feb 18
@1hopefulman I agree with you. If you don't like a subject or whatever it's best just to move on to something else.
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@saritflor (3914)
• Hungary
24 Feb 18
Hi, overall I'm fine with that but it depend too of "How" it is being said. If it's a critic that can make me do things better I will give it a serious thought.
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
24 Feb 18
Yes, we need not always jump and react negatively. Maybe there is something we can use in the criticism?
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@Icydoll (36717)
• India
24 Feb 18
@saritflor I agree with you dear..we can do better things because of critics.in one way we have to appreciate them..
But over criticism should be ignored...it's depends on the situation matters.
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But over criticism should be ignored...it's depends on the situation matters.2 people like this
@CaptAlbertWhisker (32748)
• Calgary, Alberta
23 Feb 18
Though I love Paul Mccartney, I wont forgive him for the existence of the song "A day in the life" That song is like a 60's version of Rebbeca Black's Friday.
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
24 Feb 18
That song was really two songs, one by John Lennon and then to make it longer they added one by Paul. What didn't you like about it?
@CaptAlbertWhisker (32748)
• Calgary, Alberta
1 Mar 18
@1hopefulman It reminds of Rebbeca Black's friday Lyrics wise.
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
24 Feb 18
Way to go! 
Do you think all criticism should be ignored? What do you think of constructive criticism?
Do you think all criticism should be ignored? What do you think of constructive criticism?2 people like this
@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
24 Feb 18
@DianneN I just thought of it. Thanks for your response. So criticism can also serve a useful purpose. 
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
24 Feb 18
@1hopefulman You didn't mention constructive criticism. That's different and necessary. It was my job when I had student teachers to observe and students to teach. I found it helpful when I was starting my career. It can be useful if you ask someone for their opinion, too.
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
27 Feb 18
Many years ago I heard that if someone stops to kick at every barking dog they will not get anywhere. That can be applied to critics. Use it as a stepping stone and not a stumbling stone.
@dgobucks226 (35733)
•
2 Mar 18
Very well said about ignoring the criticism. As this quote says sometimes you just have to ignore the critics and do your own thing...
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@Daelii (5619)
• United States
23 Feb 18
Let them be! We kinda are all critics at one point or another. Their view might fit their personality and taste towards something. That doesn't mean its true, not does it mean it should stop someone.
That soup may be too salty for me.
For another person that soup may be too bland.
Then again, that soup may be just perfect for yet another person!
opinions are not facts!
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
24 Feb 18
Exactly! 
If the soup is to salty then I had more vegetables.
If it's too bland then I add some salt or seasoning.
If it's perfect, I eat it and thank the cook.
If the soup is to salty then I had more vegetables.
If it's too bland then I add some salt or seasoning.
If it's perfect, I eat it and thank the cook.
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@rheicel (7065)
• Philippines
2 Mar 18
It depends on how the person gonna deliver the criticism. They're many good ways to say criticism on a person it's like giving an advice because you care for the person but there's also mean people who don't care how you feel they're insensitive.
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@snowy22315 (182120)
• United States
25 Feb 18
It depends on whether there is any merit to what the person is saying, and whether I care or not about what they have to say.
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@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
25 Feb 18
It has been a long time since my work was criticized by anyone except an editor. I would certainly listen to what they said and decide if it had merit and if it didn't I would ignore them.
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@WilmaHenry54 (355)
• Stanton, Kentucky
25 Feb 18
The older I get, the less I care what others think about what I do or say.
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@db20747 (43440)
• Washington, District Of Columbia
24 Feb 18
Now Paul's laughing to the bank. I never knew how to deal with critics except to say if u don't like it then go some place else, don't read it or whatever. There's somebody that appreciates it!!! Paul handled that well!!!
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