Creating despite criticism means giving the work care without handing every opinion control over it. I want to do my best, listen thoughtfully and still let something leave my hands.
When you create something, do it the best way you can do it.
When you write something, write it the best way you can write it.
When you say something, say it in the best way you can say it.
And that’s it.
What other people think about it doesn’t matter much,
as long as you are doing your best.
No matter how good you are to people…
No matter how great your product or service is…
– you will always have others criticizing you.
But don’t worry about them, because those who will criticize you are always those who do less than you. Never those who are doing more.
Context for this reflection
Creating despite criticism asks you to bring care to the work without handing every opinion control over it. My later reflection on hostile comments and useful feedback explores that boundary more closely.
The work still needs to leave your hands. I wrote about sharing something before it is perfect.
