How much do you care about what other people think of you? Taking people’s opinions of you into account is an important part of the Discipline of Action. However, we must care in the right way. Emil takes it personally when people criticize him to his face or when he hears through the rumor mill that somebody thinks badly of him. It stings, and it provokes Emil to use a great deal of time and emotional energy to defend himself. This week, you’ll practice a simple technique to better respond to criticism and rumors.