how do I stop being so sensitive and defensive of criticism?
You don't have to, just be yourself
>>34629007Don’t care what some faggot thinks. Easy. Ignore, just look at them neutrally, don’t react, and go „mhm“ and go to do something else afterwards, unless they have valid points, then ask them how exactly they mean that. Try to see if they have valid points or just like to talk. If they are older or have more credentials than you but have the need to talk you down you know they are insecure pussies, probably posers with imposter syndrome
>>34629007Just argue your position energically, appeal to emotion and win the argument by attrition. If you give in and admit the truth of your faults there will be no end to your self doubt, and that's exploited universally. It's easier to endure a slap on the wrist than challenge criticism you feel undefensible.
>>34629007always carry a gun and you won't have criticism anymore
>>34629040Only if there is something for OP to win. Best advice: chose your battles.Doing it everytime just screams insecure
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>>34629036This, criticism only works on me when someone actually hits a bullseye and lands on something that I actually care about, other than that I just treat it as static noise. Alot of "uh huh's" till they stop talking.
>>34629007When you feel good because someone complimented you, I want you to know you are a faggoty cuck. Wow, thank you so much for doing this. Who's a good boy. Yes you are.If you feel good just because someone complimented you then you have the emotional intelligence of a dog.A compliment should feel like an insult because it shows that the person you are talking to thinks you would be affected by such a meaningless gesture.Most compliments are also back handed and half assed.Thank you so much for doing this thing that I told/made you do.The only reason they are complimenting you is to reinforce your obedience to them. So you will continue to do more things for them.This compliment is basically them rubbing their dominance over you in the face. And some people actually are dense enough to feel good about it, its just insane.The only time a compliment matters is when you did something out of your own volition for someone else. And it should be immediately followed by, "I'll repay you for this."
>>34631710Once you stop caring about positive reinforcement you stop caring about negative reinforcement. You have to distance yourself from other peoples expectations and views of you completely and not partially if you dont want to be affected by them.
>>34629089What if all of your battles lead to failure? Do you just avoid everyone from there?
