It’s a normal reaction to defend ourselves and our behavior when
someone criticizes us,even if we secretly recognize that what we’re
being told is correct. Those who achieve great success in life, however,
are those who have learned to set aside their emotions and learn from
others, even when the message is unpleasant. If you find yourself being
evaluated by someone else, tell yourself that criticism of some aspect
of your performance is not a personal attack. Control your emotional
reaction and adopt useful ideas even though you may dislike the manner
in which the information is delivered.
