Just some thoughts...
Whenever you're putting yourself out there, it can be a very nerve-racking experience. You're opening the doors to the potential influx of criticisms and opinions, some of which may not be too kind. It can be terrifying. I understand when people have the tendency to break down afterwards, because that's what I'm most inclined to do, but I've also seen people go on the extreme defensive. It's a pretty amazing thing to watch in action. It exemplifies a real-life scenario when someone feels the need to incorporate fight vs. flight...over an opinion. When someone chooses to fight to crush the other opinion, it stops the conversation completely, and leaves everyone feeling a little out of place.
When someone critiques your work, most of the time it's because they want to help, they want to make it better, and they ultimately want you to succeed. Keeping an open mind is the key to collaboration and your universal success. You have to be open to others' opinions, and welcome them, otherwise the only person who's going to think that you're "great" is your lonely little self...
So learn to be confident in your work, and confident enough to take constructive criticism. You'll be better for it in the end.
Have a great weekend!
- K
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