CRITICISM; A MAJOR CATALYST TO SUCCESS

When we were young, our parents would caution, criticize and oppose us when we act based on instinct or basic feelings that gives us instant pleasure or makes us happy as supposed to the right step which would in the long run be to our advantage. The reason for these is because we need to understand that our opinions on issues are not always right and quick correction given puts us on the right part.

No matter who you are, you are always opened to criticisms. The point is then to find out if you are approachable or you just want to hear what pleases you. Though some are CONSTRUCTIVE, others are DESTRUCTIVE. It is your point of duty to know and check out for which of the criticisms is right and use the ideas you get as pathways towards achieving success.

In politics, we have political parties opposing the ideas and methods of each other, trying to criticize and correct even in cases where the ruling party acts right. This singular action puts whoever is in the leadership position on his toe and makes him understand that his every move is monitored and discussed, after which conclusions are used either as key points to criticize or praise him.

I carefully studied situations in my environment, interaction between people and also different factors in life, with that, I was able to put down these points as the best way to turn criticism into pathways to success.

BEING FLEXIBLE TO ACCOMMODATE AND ACCEPT NEW IDEAS
As a human being, your ability to be able to listen, judge and reason with people should be worked upon daily. By this I mean one should daily strive for the ability to be able to pick out truths and best ideas without sentiments, not minding the people, place or person the idea originated from and then easily integrating it with yours to achieve a common goal.

HAVING A HEALTHY SELF ESTEEM
Criticism could be CONSTRUCTIVE or DESTRUCTIVE as earlier stated. This is dependent on the kind of response the critic intends to get. Ability to stay calm and reason out facts either with the person or showing that the person is wrong without raising unnecessary issue is key. This singular point is based on your trust in yourself and also how healthy your self esteem is.

HAVING A STAND IS KEY
He who has no STAND stands for anything. As a person, we should have guiding principles on issues surrounding us. We should know what we want and what we want to achieve. When this is in place, every criticism received would only serve as a stimulant towards success.

In life, as long as we live, there would always be criticism. My sincere advice is to use them as stepping stones toward success. When this is done, there would not be tension or problem between people. That I am sure of.

Fakeye, Olaniyi Olatunde
President,
Neff Business Concept