Comments on: Do You Hate Criticism? Here’s Why You Should Love It!

By: Neil Patel

Neil Patel — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 10:08:30 +0000

There is definitely different forms of criticism out there. So make sure when you criticism it is constructive rather then destructive. Thanks for your input on the matter.

By: Kuhlmad

Kuhlmad — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 14:56:42 +0000

I really think there are two types of criticisms. It is very important to distinguish between the two and know how to act appropriately.

The first is legitimate criticism. These are coming from people that may not like something you have done, or disagree with one of your opinions. These are types of criticisms you should really think about and ask yourself “how do I make this better for this person or how could I have done this differently?” If it is someone who has a different opinion talk it out and hear what they have to say, because then it will definitely help you to understand where people are coming from, even if you disagree.

The second type is straight up trolling. These are people who just try to get under your skin or make you look bad. This is the type of criticism that should be simply ignored and deleted if possible. Best reaction here is no reaction. You won’t be able to win no matter how you react.

By: Neil Patel

Neil Patel — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 01:24:41 +0000

Glad you found the post useful, thanks for the kind words.

By: Neil Patel

Neil Patel — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 01:23:59 +0000

Great and interesting points…

By: Unknown

Unknown — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 05:39:40 +0000

That is so what I have in mind. I only accept constructive ones, which would be the nice and professional ones you stated.

I agree with you all the way.

By: Unknown

Unknown — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 05:31:37 +0000

I will never accept “so called”, fake or destructive criticism from so called, fake and destructive critics. I hate them and always will. Nothing to do with pride. Not opinion. It is a fact.

But and I mean but I don’t mind “real” critics and those who actually give constructive critism or feedbacks. Those are the only ones I accept. A win-win benefit. The ones mentioned above is usually win-lose which I despise a lot.

I am pretty much like the director or producer of the live action City Hunter movie that starred Jackie Chan. Look around at his quote or something like that in Wikipedia and you’ll catch my drift.

By: Neil Patel

Neil Patel — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 05:26:20 +0000

Exactly, you shouldn’t take it to the butt, learn from it or discard it.

By: sell textbooks

sell textbooks — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 15:51:39 +0000

Criticism is good as long as you take it the right way. IF you take it personal and not as a chance to improve then you have missed the point.

By: Neil Patel

Neil Patel — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:58:38 +0000

Pay attention and be aware of what’s going on.

By: Inner Game

Inner Game — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 06:56:07 +0000

critisism is great because i brings a reaction in you, and you should always see how you react to negative outside thing, its very important

By: Neil Patel

Neil Patel — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 05:34:07 +0000

Criticism is great… you can either accept it or not, it’s up to you. But getting that feedback works amazingly.

By: computer repair Miami

computer repair Miami — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 18:08:58 +0000

I agree – great post! I presonally have no problem in accepting constructive criticism – the one that I can benefit from or that will inspire me to improve. If it is just playing the blame game then I hate it and go mad.

By: Neil Patel

Neil Patel — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 05:08:08 +0000

Criticism is amazing as it stirs up conversation. Even though YOU like it doesn’t mean everyone else will. If others don’t than you won’t have people coming back.

By: Black Reign

Black Reign — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 02:01:40 +0000

I like your blog and everything, but I disgree with all this “love critcism” bullshit. You see, every critic has their own preference, yes even the professional ones. Now if that’s the case, then what’s the point of listening to them if one sees something wrong while the other sees nothing wrong? Professional criticism, puhlease, that’s just a lame and pathetic excuse to downplay something. Unintelligent because we like something they hate? Oh how professional, dumbass! Improvement! Pft! We can self-assess ourselves, and those guys only take the fun out of what you like! My point is. the only critic that you have to listen to is YOURSELF because it’s what YOU like, not theirs!

By: Neil Patel

Neil Patel — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 05:59:59 +0000

It just depends on your intent with the conversation.

By: free PR site

free PR site — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 14:27:28 +0000

What a great post! I totally agree it takes wisdom to appreciate criticism and take advantage of it. Of course there are people who criticise out of jealousy or anger but if we have a lot of self confidence we will be able to tell the useful criticism from the foolish one.

By: Inner Game

Inner Game — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:51:47 +0000

It takes a strong person to stand tall in the face of criticism, take it on board, and reply with honour and grace. Hopefully I’ll get there one day

By: Neil Patel

Neil Patel — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 01:43:20 +0000

You know that critics are just professionals in whatever industry or field they’re in. They won’t always be write, but they’ll be right some of the time. Fore example with the movies, more often than not, they can successfully save you from wasting $10 bucks at the movies by telling you about a flop. Then occasionally they’ll tell you a movie that they is good, but you hate it. When you find critics, you need to find someone who has the same taste as you. Whether it be business or movies or whatever, finding someone on the same level of you is what will help you progress.

By: Naru

Naru — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 03:51:28 +0000

Criticism is satisfying only that person who says something is bad. Who cares what they think? If they dont like it they dont have to watch it. They say they hate it. Okay. Whatever. They dont have to watch it. No one is forcing them. They can get off thier butt and go make thier own movie or whatever. And since they think they are so high and mighty and so very right, it will be HILARIOUS when another critic is as nasty to them as they were about someone elses work. What goes around comes around.

There are other people who enjoy the thing that person criticised. They love it the way it is. So why change it just because that one critic said so? What makes them so special? They are a human being just like us. They eat, sleep, and will die oneday. Instead of caring what people think who are nasty to you and dont really give a DAMN about you, why not listen to the people who actually care and enjoy your work? It is common sense. There are TONS of movies that made millions of dollars and were VERY successful in marketing that critics said were horrible. If they were so horrible they wouldnt have made so much money now would they? And then critics put down people for what they like and dont like. Saying those other people have “bad taste” which is rude and very childish. Some people never grow up. There are many people who have no lives and live to just put other people down to build themselves up. Which is pathetic and again VERY childish. That is something bullies do on the playground to other children. May nasty critics PLEASE grow up.

I know there are some nice and proffesional ones out there, but these days there are so many immature brats who never grew up hogging the magazines and internet sites. They are making bad names for critics that have manners and just want to help improve work by giving advice.

By: Suzy Strempke

Suzy Strempke — Sun, 29 Jul 2007 20:58:26 +0000

No problem – thanks for being a good sport

By: Neil Patel

Neil Patel — Sun, 29 Jul 2007 18:34:15 +0000

I participated by leaving a comment on your blog.

Sorry for not doing a full post, I have been busy with traveling.

By: Suzy Strempke

Suzy Strempke — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 05:10:30 +0000

Hi Neil,
I’ve really been enjoying your blog. I’m finding it to be really helpful in a lot of different business related areas. I’m participating in a game of tag and have tagged your blog. I would be interested in your ideas around Simple Success Habits- http://growthinaction.blogspot.com/2007/07/simple-successful-habits.html

I hope you are open to participating I look forward to more posts!

By: Dorothea Stuart

Dorothea Stuart — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 14:13:21 +0000

Glad to see so many people have found this subject interesting. You might want to look at the July 20th NPR report about cognitive dissonance and our inherent ability for self-justification. It’s a quick overview of the history of the psychological theory from the new book “Mistakes Were Made – but not by me”. It suggests that there are good reasons why we unlikely to all suddenly start loving what we perceive as criticism!

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=12125926&sc=emaf

By: David Wygant

David Wygant — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 18:43:39 +0000

This is great!

I recently had a post on the front page of Yahoo! Personals, and though it was one of the most popular articles of the day – not everyone felt the same way.

I got reemed! Apparently people hate me. But I love this because it shows that you’re truly riding the edge, and thinking outside the box.

Here’s to taking the criticism with a smile guys!!!

By: Neil Patel

Neil Patel — Sat, 21 Jul 2007 16:09:43 +0000

Very true Deelip, but it seems that the basic stuff is what we take for granted.

By: Deelip

Deelip — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 17:49:46 +0000

Let me be lil Jerk here,
These are the very basic things, we dont need “The Neil Patel” to learn these things from. Don’t you remember, you teachers used to teach you the same lesson when you were in class 4 or 5 in school?

By: Community Building Blog

Community Building Blog — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 14:57:12 +0000

Constructive criticism should be welcomed at all times – I see it as a gift when I receive constructive criticism as it brings my attention to areas and possibilities I may never have previously been aware of or even considered.

- Martin Reed

By: Better Blogging with Michael Martine

Better Blogging with Michael Martine — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 01:57:45 +0000

No wonder Bill Gates is so smart!

By: Paul Hancox

Paul Hancox — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 01:32:42 +0000

Yes, somebody once said…

“Your most unhappy customers are your greatest source of learning.”

I have it attributed to Bill Gates, but I’m not sure it was him. Either way, when someone’s criticizing you, there’s an opportunity hidden somewhere in the situation.

Thanks for the great post.

Paul Hancox
http://www.InternetInfluenceMagic.com

By: Neil Patel

Neil Patel — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 16:12:31 +0000

Social media users can be ruthless critiques, but nonetheless they can still offer great advice.