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# Criticism feels different when it is aimed at you....
> Criticism feels different when it is aimed at you. It is easy to laugh off hateful messages sent to someone else, but learning to handle your own critics often takes years, especially for sensitive people carrying old insecurities.
**Source:** [[livestreams/Craftsmanship, Fear, and Becoming a Surplus of Value - Workbook|Craftsmanship, Fear, and Becoming a Surplus of Value]]
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“Criticism feels different when it is aimed at you. It is easy to laugh off hateful messages sent to someone else, but learning to handle your own critics often takes years, especially for sensitive people carrying old insecurities.”
— Bryant McGill
https://bryantmcgill.com/quotes/quotes-criticism-feels-different-carrying-old-insecurities
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