Comments on: Do not seek praise. Seek criticism.

By: Sadia

Sadia — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:08:40 +0000

So true David , it’s always about improving oneself. The time one feels he or she has achieved it all the graph takes a dip. Take care.

By: heather

heather — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 01:14:18 +0000

agreed. if you seek praise, fishing for compliments is only going to feed the ego. if you ask for criticism, then you have a chance at bettering your life :). but a little praise always helps! just don’t go around asking for it, lol.

By: Caroline Murphy

Caroline Murphy — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 14:07:08 +0000

Thanks to my MD I had the opportunity to read his book, “Its Not How Good You Are, It’s How Good You Want To Be” and thought it was great! A lot of it seems common sense, but it’s not always obvious at the time.
I will definitely be having another read of it, and hoping to spend some Xmas money on the books!

By: Coty

Coty — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 03:24:44 +0000

I’ve often been guilty of seeking more praise than criticism, but I’m thankful for the criticism I receive. It usually ends with me improving.

By: Ariane Benefit

Ariane Benefit — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:44:58 +0000

Right on!

By: David Airey

David Airey — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:07:26 +0000

Thanks very much for everyone’s comments. They’ve each been great to read. Sorry it has taken me a few days to acknowledge you. Some important client projects are in the final stages and need quite a bit of my attention. Thanks again though. Your interaction on my blog really helps keep me motivated.

By: Gochi

Gochi — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:56:33 +0000

I haven’t read any of Mr. Arden’s books nor knew him personally. But the one-line title of this blog pulled at me. I appreciate the excerpt from his book because those words of wisdom are not for the ads people only. I’ve always asked friends and family: ‘How’s my new article? Is it good?’. of course, they’d answer ‘yes.’ After reading the excerpt, I wonder about what answer would I get if the question were: ‘Is my article helpful? Did I forget to add something important?’ Thanks for sharing Mr. Paul Arden with us. I never knew the man but I will surely get to know him through his books.

By: Steve

Steve — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 07:56:51 +0000

There is an art to drawing attention to fault without giving offence, very few of us are able to manage it (here I is crit of 90% of populas) , I certainly do not have this down myself (here a self crit) so invitation to find fault is definately helpful to a would be fault finder. And better still if the invitation is genuine and the person has already considered the possibility they have not got it right, because they read Paul Arden.

By: Dainis Graveris

Dainis Graveris — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 23:53:29 +0000

Critism always help continue to evolve eyeview and show growth.

By: Viivenne Quek

Viivenne Quek — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 14:50:16 +0000

We can grow and excel by giving and receiving negative feedback, no matter how bitter and hurtful the truth is. I learned from Jim Collins, author of “Good to Great”, of the importance of telling brutal truth with lots of compassion.