August 2023
Aug 01, 2023
What the heck is a criticism loop? A criticism loop is how someone takes criticism or feedback and what type of response it generates.
How do you react and respond to criticism?
What is the quickest way to know how much better a person or player can get? The first thought usually goes to a skillset or something that gives a player “potential.” No doubt about it, someone’s natural ability will always create opportunities to improve, but from my experience, none of that matters as much as an individual’s criticism loop.
We all know what criticism is, and in different ways, we face it every day. We take criticism from the people around us or from the voices in our minds. In some way we all take criticism. Unfortunately, too many take that criticism and crumble. Instead of rising up to the challenge to become more, too many take a step back and retract to their comfort zone.
To change the way you respond to criticism, you might want to adjust your criticism loop. Let’s get into how you can make the shift you’ve been waiting for, the shift you’ve been looking for.
FEEDBACK. Feedback starts the loop. Every time you receive feedback your mind responds.
You must begin to LOOK WITHIN! Every time you receive feedback, your mind responds. Do you cast your blame on all the excuses around you? Or, do you do the right thing? The right thing is the more difficult thing, the right thing is to look within yourself. Once you manage to look within, you have a chance, but it doesn’t stop there.
Now, you better OWN IT. Take it in, break it down, and own your shortcomings. No matter what you have to own it. Good, bad, indifferent, it doesn’t matter, it’s on you to own it. Looking within and owning it gives you a chance to do what most can never manage.
You can FIX IT. Take it on the chin, take it into your heart. Put your mind to work on how you can fix it, and guess what? You will be surprised how simply you can begin to create a new loop, a loop that projects humility with the right amount of confidence.
Anytime you take criticism, you get better because of it, and that response to criticism will turn every piece of criticism you take into fuel and wisdom that can only take you to the next level.
Adjust your criticism loop, re-align in the direction of growth and pursuit of your best, and let the results speak for themselves.
- Phil