Three reasons why you should be open for constructive criticisms

Date: August 2, 2022
Author: Sequoia

I had my website blog post checked by my senior co-worker this morning, and a part of me wished that I should have just kept it quiet since my boss had already given a go signal and approval about that specific article to be published to the company's website tomorrow. By the way, I've drafted that article last week for just 4 hours and I am really satisfied with the outcome, even my boss commended me for the well-written article. Or maybe, it's just what we thought.

My senior co-worker serves as my mentor since he knows a lot of things more than I do. He's been in the company for 6 years already and I really trust his judgments and opinions with regard to content creation. Therefore, when he asked for a copy of the article, I sent it right away for him to evaluate and check if what I am doing is right.

At first, he asked me if the content was written by me, or from other sources. I got offended but flattered because I thought he was impressed. Well, it was really my content and so I confidently claimed it.

Well, he commented that it was good but later on provided the lapses of my article. I got puzzled because he clearly didn't read it since he failed to get my point and suggested things that aren't even related or connected with my article. I explained to him the content of the article and he went silent for a moment and then proceeded to give me negative feedback or better to say constructive criticisms.

I just listened to him since after all, his the expert one. Overall, I was able to understand him and even got some insights about the things that I should add to my article.

Now, what's the connection of this semi- rant article to my title above?

Well, constructive criticism plays a very crucial role in our growth in the chosen field we choose. If we don't open up ourselves with this, we will never taste success in the particular field we are in.

Sometimes, it may sound harsh and insulting but we can't do anything about that. People just have different ways of expressing their opinions. That is why, as much as possible, always be the bigger person and instead of their tone, focus on the point and meat of their criticism or advice.

Now, you are curious, what are the reasons why you should be open to criticism?

1. It contributes to your growth

Constructive criticism make us to be aware about the wrongs, mistakes , and lapses in our work.

1. Lessen your ego and keeps your humble

Constructive criticism for me isn't just about correcting or exposing my lapses and hiccups. It also made me stay on the ground and not be carried away by anything.

1. It makes you better

Just because we feel like we've produced a quiality content, doens't mean that the otehr people would feel that too. remeber, we have blin dspot tht we can't see and hearing people's opinion will surely help us with that.

Overall, we should not feel bad if we are being corrected. Instead, we should celebrate and be grateful for we have gained something again.