Recently, I told a loved one
he was being too negative.
This wasn’t a spur of the moment sharing.
I knew he wouldn’t be happy hearing this truth
but it was hurting his relationship with others
and his career.
I loved him enough to point out
that his first response on everything
was negative.
His response?
A vehement no, of course.
He listed all of the reasons
why I was wrong.
(which confirmed my statement)
Hearing feedback like that
is always difficult
but hearing it, embracing it,
and changing
is part of everyone’s road to success.
If someone cares enough
to give you negative feedback,
think about it,
truly THINK about it.