E14: When To Listen To Critics

If you listen to every critic, you'll never get anywhere near your goals. But if you completely ignore critics, you'll end up in a pit blinded by your biases. You don't want that. Right? Critics come in different forms and it is important to know when to listen to them.

Connect with me:

• Twitter: https://twitter.com/jjude
• Website: https://jjude.com/
• Newsletter: https://jjude.com/subscribe
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jjude/
• Email: [e-mail]
• Executive Coaching Program: https://gravitaswins.com

Thank you for listening. If you enjoy the podcast, would you please leave a short review on Apple podcast? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in finding this podcast. And it boosts my spirits. 😀

I would like to hear what struck you the most in this episode. Either you can email me or share it on social media and tag me. Thank you for your support.

Have a life of WINS.

Creators & Guests

Host

Joseph Jude

CTO • Coach • Homeschooling dad

What is Gravitas WINS Radio?

The key to success is the ability to influence others - bosses, peers, and team members. But how to be a person of influence? Chief Technology Officer and coach Joseph Jude unpacks key elements of gravitas every Tuesday. You can find show notes at https://jjude.com/podcast

Whenever you do anything worthwhile, you will attract critics.

"You are too young for this"
"You are too old for this"
"Your English sucks"

Whatever...

If you listen to every critic, you'll never get anywhere near your goals. But if you completely ignore critics, you'll end up in a pit blinded by your biases. You don't want that. Right?

Listening to critics depends on where you are in your creation cycle. There are three stages in any creation cycle - ideation, execution, and success.

When you are ideating on your project, you don't want to hear "oh this won't work" type of criticism. Avoid critics at this stage. You can get feedback from your mentors but avoid critics at this stage.

As you execute your idea, you want feedback on how well your plan is moving along. You might make strategic and tactical mistakes. At this stage, listen, adjust, and execute to win.

But as you succeed, pause and listen to critics. Many successful men fell from the top because they were blinded by their success. Listen when critics point to your blind-spots. Only then you can continue to thrive.

Do you agree?

If you liked the episode, hit the subscribe and like buttons. And share with at least one friend.