

2240 | Jack Canfield: "Negative Feedback Doesn’t Mean Stop — It Means Adjust.”
Aug 7, 2025
Jack Canfield shares transformative insights on the importance of feedback in personal growth. He emphasizes that both positive and negative feedback are vital compasses guiding us toward our goals. With humor and real-life examples, he illustrates how success stems from listening and making adjustments rather than striving for perfection. This engaging talk encourages listeners to embrace criticism and use it as a tool for progress.
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Action and Feedback Loop
- Take action without waiting for perfect conditions to get feedback and improve.
- Listen to feedback, adjust your course, and keep moving toward your goals.
The Blind Spot of Not Asking
- People often avoid asking for feedback because they fear negative responses.
- Without asking, they miss valuable insights and remain unaware of perceptions others have of them.
Live Feedback Demonstration
- Jack Canfield demonstrated feedback by having an audience volunteer call out "on course" or "off course" as he walked toward her.
- He showed common reactions to feedback like quitting, resentment, or refusal which hinder progress.