Criticism: Why It Hurts and What to Do About It- eBook – (Downloadable – PDF)

“If you take everything personally and to heart, it will tear you apart. Take criticism, learn, adjust, and move on.” - Johnny Iuzzini  We’ve all been there. You’ve made some plans to do something big. At least, it’s big to you. Maybe you have some big ideas on starting a business or to create the physique of your dreams. Or maybe you want to learn the piano or write a novel. Whatever it is, you’re excited and feel some confidence you can do it, provided you stick with it.  It’s exciting to visualize a goal, to see yourself achieving success at something that’s meaningful and fulfilling to you.  But, after the initial excitement clears, a little doubt and discomfort begin to drift in. You start looking for, and noticing, the numerous obstacles that are likely to block your path. Rejection and criticism become a concern.  Rejection and criticism can’t truly harm you. They can’t cause you physical harm or throw you into a dungeon.  However, anticipating the emotional pain that rejection