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Apr 2024
27m 10s

#202: Dealing with Criticism

Mary Jelkovsky
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If you’re human, then you’ve probably received criticism. Though it can be quite unpleasant, your ability to encounter criticism and not let it affect you is directly proportionate to both your self-esteem and self-worth. In this episode, you will learn... - the 2 different types of criticisms - what makes certain criticism hurt so badly (and how to not let ... Show More
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