In this episode of Mindset Monday on a Sunday, George Couros reflects on the idea that criticism provides important feedback which creates the opportunity to implement new and better ideas for learning from others. Couros considers when criticism would be most beneficial using the example of publishing a book - is it better to be criticized before the book is released or after? This leads to a few powerful stories about why it is better to criticize ourselves before others get the chance. This episode shares not only ways to take criticism but to also give criticism in a productive way. Be sure to listen or watch to understand this quote from Bill Simmons: “The biggest muscles are internet muscles.”

Quotes:

“The trouble with most of us is that we’d rather be ruined by praise than saved by criticism.” — Norman Vincent Peale

“You don’t have to listen to all criticism.” - George Couros

“Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson

Links:

The Growth Mindset Coach (book on Amazon) - https://www.amazon.com/Growth-Mindset-Coach-Month-Month-ebook/dp/B01IMJVMIO

The Innovator’s Mindset (book on Amazon) - https://www.amazon.com/Innovators-Mindset-Empower-Learning-Creativity/dp/0986155497

Innovate Inside the Box - https://www.amazon.com/Innovate-Inside-Box-Empowering-Innovators/dp/1948334127

Platinum Rule (blog post) - https://georgecouros.ca/blog/archives/13707

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The Innovator's Mindset: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0986155497?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d

Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334127?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d

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