Thank you for this dimension, the response to criticism does define a lot about the next steps we can take. I hear you – there’s no way it can be avoided, it’s almost like – you’re doomed if you do and you’re doomed if you don’t. The end result is there will always be a fraction who will be unhappy. I suppose the key is to ensure that we don’t end up in that unhappy segment..

Yes, constructive criticism- this a brilliant point Jayasurya, sometimes I feel that it is such a mental conditioning that almost always I tend to think – criticism is bad. But it is such a brilliant level of feedback, can help prevent a lot of troubles or problems which can be averted. I suppose it is never easy to separate out the noise from the gems of wisdom.

Maybe a starting point for criticism is if we ask ourselves – why is the person saying what they’re saying , does this hell me in any way – if so, is there a way I can turn this around and make the most of my situation. It just propels the thought process in a wonderful new direction

I guess criticism in the Aristotle’s quote carries negative connotation and it doesn’t include what we call “constructive criticism”. Although hard to do, not reacting to negative criticism is the best way to avoid further harsh reactions is what I believe backed by experience.