Criticism April Word of the Month Week 3
Criticism
Week 3
“Don’t mind criticism. If it is untrue, disregard it. If it is unfair, keep from irritation. It if is ignorant, smile. If it is justified, learn from it.”
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Translation for Adults
It can be beneficial to ignore criticism occasionally, especially if it becomes a barrier to your goals. If the criticism comes from the right source and is the truth, then you must accept it and learn from it, even if it
is painful. Much of the time we disregard all criticism because we simply do not want to hear it. That atti- tude, however, will make you unable to use the criti- cism to be better. Don’t overlook the positive benefits of justified criticism. Accept it, learn from it, and it will drive you toward your goals.
Translation for Kids
Criticism is not always wrong. Sometimes, we must accept and learn from it. Let’s say you’re testing for your next belt, but your instructor wants you to test a second time to make sure you are really ready. You
can respond to his criticism in two different ways. You could be mad at your instructor and feel bad, or you could make the wise choice and accept his criticism
as positive help to make you a great Black Belt. It is important to learn from criticism, especially if it comes from the right person for the right reason.
Class Discussion for Kids
- When was the last time you were criticized and it was justified?
- Did you learn from it? What did you learn?
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