Steven Pressfield
Tetragrammaton with Rick Rubin
Handling Critique in Writing and Art
When delivering a draft for judgment to someone, separating the work from personal feelings is key. Feedback should focus on the strengths and weaknesses of the work, not the individual. Communication should aim at improving the final product together, making the work the best it can be, even if it involves blunt truth. The goal is to work collaboratively towards a shared goal of excellence, with the ability to articulate preferences and feedback constructively, focusing on the work's improvement rather than personal critique.
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