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How To Deal With Criticism
In a village there was a sculptor who Made beautiful idols and earned a good Living from his work his son followed in His footsteps and began making Idols From a young age the son also had a Talent for making excellent idols the Father used to be happy about his son’s Success however he would always find Some fault or another in his son’s idols He used to say Well done but encouraged Him to do better next time The sun did not complain either and he Followed his father’s advice to continue Improving his sculptures Because of constant Improvement the Sun’s sculptures eventually became Better than those of his father there Came a time when people started buying The sun’s Idols for a high price while The father’s Idols continued to sell for The same price as before Despite this the father continued to Point out the shortcomings in his son’s Idols however the sun was not feeling Well now and he used to accept those Shortcomings in his idols without Minding them but he still made Corrections to them There was a time when the sun’s patience Reached its limit and he answered back To his father who was constantly finding Fault The son asked when will you stop finding Fault with me then he continued people Say that you are a great sculptor but if You truly had such great understanding Then why are your sculptures being sold At such low prices I don’t think I need to take your advice My sculptures in my opinion are perfect As a result his father stopped giving Advice to his son and stopped finding Fault with his idols The boy was happy for a few months Enjoying the praise and admiration for His idols however he soon noticed that People were no longer praising them as Much as they used to and the prices of His idols had stopped increasing At first the boy did not understand the Reason for this but then he went to his Father and explained the problem to him The father listened to his son calmly as If he had known all along that this day Would come the son also noticed this and Asked did you know this was going to Happen the father replied yes because Many years ago I faced the same Situation the son then asked why didn’t You tell me about it the father replied Because you didn’t want to understand I know I don’t make sculptures as good As you do it’s possible that my advice About Idols is incorrect and it’s also True that your sculptures have never Improved as a result of my advice but When I used to point out the Shortcomings in your Idols you were not Satisfied with being certified by the Idols you made you used to strive to Better yourself and that striving was The reason for your success however the Day you are satisfied with being Certified by your work and you also Agree that it can’t get any better your Growth has stopped People always expect better from you and This is the reason why you are no longer Praised for your ideals nor do you get Paid much for them The sun remains silent for a while and Then asked So what should I do now The father replied believe that there is Always room for improvement within Yourself this mind-set is one thing that Will consistently Inspire and motivate You to become a better version of Yourself what do you learn from story The pursuit of continuous Improvement And self-reflection is essential for Personal growth and success The sun’s initial success came from his Willingness to accept his father’s Feedback and constantly strive to Improve his sculptures however when he Became complacent and stopped seeking Criticism his growth stagnated and his Work lost its appeal so one should Always strive to become better.
By Sabiu Tobiabout a year ago in Critique
The Rise and Fall of Black Lives Matter.
The Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement, once a powerful force for racial justice, has seen a significant decline in momentum over the years. As someone who has studied the BLM movement extensively, it is important to analyze the factors that led to this decline, including the impact of internal scams and financial mismanagement that ultimately undermined the movement's credibility.
By Bsc. Moses Yenliabout a year ago in Critique
Alien Romulus: an entertaining story that retains the original essence
The latest installment in the Alien franchise, Alien: Romulus, directed by Fede Alvarez, has garnered a mix of praise and criticism. Set between the original Alien (1979) and Aliens (1986), the film attempts to blend the claustrophobic horror of its predecessors with a fresh narrative centered around a group of young colonists.
By Ninfa Galeanoabout a year ago in Critique
Jams and Jellies
Homemade goodness here abounding love of flavors sweet and sour goodness. (One more for the road that I believe will be having many people canning their own jams and jellies who knows. I believe I am getting better at this form of poetry, so please share your thoughts that are appreciated.)
By Mark Grahamabout a year ago in Critique
Jelly Doughnuts
Sugary goodness flavors abound here Go ahead. Enjoy! (Here is another one for when looking for images I saw this one that gave me the idea for this haiku. The syllable count is correct, and I hope you all can enjoy this one and not gain an ounce. Please comment.)
By Mark Grahamabout a year ago in Critique
Another Door
A gray door that says "Open me." What is there here for all to see there? (I believe that I am getting the hang of writing haikus. Also, I think I got the syllable count for the whole haiku as well as each of lines. Please read and comment for it is really appreciated.)
By Mark Grahamabout a year ago in Critique
Doors
A garden door opens to a garden of friends that grow up and down. (Here is another haiku about a particular door to a secret garden. I believe that I have the syllable count right for this one. Hope you like this one and please comment after you read this one.)
By Mark Grahamabout a year ago in Critique
Wanderlust: A Journey Through Time and Space
Introduction The human spirit is inherently curious, driven by an insatiable desire to explore and discover. Travel, a fundamental aspect of our existence, has been a catalyst for growth, understanding, and cultural exchange throughout history. From the ancient explorers who charted unknown lands to the modern-day adventurers who traverse the globe, the allure of travel continues to captivate and inspire.
By Trip Listifyabout a year ago in Critique
Babies
Full of wandering Plenty of hugs abound with Babies are family. (Here is another haiku. Again, I feel that maybe the word 'hugs' is either one or two syllables. 'Family' is two syllables to me. I divided 'fam/ily' like this making it two syllables or could be three 'fam/i/ly'. 'Wan/der/ing' like this giving three syllables. Please comment it will be greatly appreciated.)
By Mark Grahamabout a year ago in Critique
