5 Mental Models to Develop Thick Skin
5 Mental Models to Develop Thick Skin
Criticism is an inevitable part of life, and hearing reasonable negative feedback without overreacting is a life skill.
If we can hear fair criticism of our actions without taking it personally, not only do we escape feeling hurt or shamed, we also keep criticism from escalating.
So how can we take things less personally, both to benefit ourselves and others?
How can we toughen up without becoming hard-hearted?
“You are not what others think you are. You are what you think you are.” – Brian Tracy