The podcast discusses the importance of treating critics with compassion and understanding their perspective, emphasizing that criticism is based on the critic's views. It encourages listeners to apply valid criticism and show compassion towards those who offer criticism without merit.
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When someone criticizes you, view it as their perspective and treat them with compassion.
Criticism should be seen as information, considering the other person's perspective, but apply it only if it is merited.
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Compassion for Your Critics
When someone criticizes you, they do so because they believe they are right. Treat your critics with compassion and remind yourself that they did what seemed right to them. Their views and actions will affect them, not you. It is important to view criticism as information and consider the other person's perspective. If there is merit to their criticism, apply it in your life. If not, have compassion for them as their views are incorrect and they will suffer the consequences.
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“When someone criticizes you, they do so because they believe they are right. They can only go by their views, not yours. If their views are wrong, it is they who will suffer the consequences. Keeping this in mind, treat your critics with compassion. When you are tempted to get back at them, remind yourself, ‘They did what seemed to them to be the right thing to do.’” - Epictetus