Using Feedback For Personal Growth and Progress

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It’s not possible to change anyone’s behavior through feedback or advice.

The only person we can control is ourselves. It is crucial to accept feedback, but we must also understand our boundaries. We should separate emotions, stories, and feedback to identify what is relevant. Our interpretation of feedback provides valuable perspective.

By working towards a shared goal, both parties can achieve resolution and grow together.

Staying calm and avoiding overly analyzing criticism while seeking constructive feedback is important. This is an opportunity to grow and improve yourself. It’s essential to consider helpful criticism while reframing unfair criticism as misguided praise.

Your work does not define your worth, and keep moving forward.

[¹]: Thanks for the Feedback: The Science and Art of Receiving Feedback Well

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Rafael A. George Duval

✍🏼 Indie writer, chief editor of https://snippetsoftext.substack.com/ | 💻 Software Engineer | 📊 Tech Leadership