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Everyone makes mistakes. The actual mistake is not fixing your mistake. Why take something personally when they are helping you?

The problem is that most people take criticism as if you punched them in the face. If you never criticize another person or thing ever again you'll be way ahead in life. Polite people will never help you, but here's the problem. Your enemies will also not help you. "Never Interrupt Your Enemy When He Is Making A Mistake"

So imagine the rather unique individual who will actually give you criticism. It's the most wonderful thing to experience.

"Love your enemies, for they tell you your faults." -Ben Franklin



Navajo teaching on the subject: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkQDL-bkBnQ




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