How To Keep Fear Of Criticism From Crushing You

TL;DR

Learn to face criticism without letting it crush you, make art for yourself, and give critics the mic.

Transcript

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Key Insights

• 🧑‍🎨 Criticism is inevitable but should not define your worth as an artist.
• 🥰 Making art for oneself ensures genuine creativity and passion.
• 😨 Confronting worst criticisms can help in overcoming the fear of criticism.
• 🥰 Art should be made for personal fulfillment rather than to please others.
• 🥰 Acknowledge that not everyone will appreciate your art and that's okay.
• 🥹 Critics are usually not creators themselves and should not hold ultimate power over your work.
• 😨 Confronting fears and criticisms can help in growth and self-discovery as an artist.

Questions & Answers

Q: How can creatives overcome the fear of criticism?

Creatives can overcome the fear of criticism by realizing that not everyone will love their work, making art for themselves, and facing their worst criticisms head-on.

Q: Why is it important to make art for yourself?

Making art for yourself ensures authenticity and fulfillment, allowing you to create without the fear of external judgments affecting your work.

Q: How can the exercise of giving critics the mic help in facing criticism?

The exercise of giving critics the mic helps in facing criticism by confronting your worst fears and taking away their power, enabling you to move past them.

Q: What distinguishes creating art from other forms of creation regarding criticism?

Creating art is different from other forms of creation as it is a personal expression that should bring joy and satisfaction to the artist, with critics' opinions being secondary.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Critics will always exist, but don't let their opinions crush you.

• Create art for yourself, not to please others.

• Try the exercise of writing out your worst criticisms to take away their power.