I’m not sure if this is human nature, or if it’s just me… so you’ll have to let me know. Why is it that you can get lots of positive feedback on something you’ve created or accomplished, and get one negative comment and completely want to give up?
I caught myself doing it this week, and I’ve caught myself (and others) doing it before. I don’t know why it is this way, and I’m wondering if it’s just me being too self-conscious, or if you all do it too.
I guess it’s just that… you put a lot into something: learning it, creating it, perfecting it. You’re finally at a point where you’re able to stick your neck out and show others what you’ve done. The good news is… people seem to like it! They think it’s original, looks great, and they can’t wait to see it completed.
One person comes along and just spews their negativity all over you, and it’s like you forget what everyone else had to say. Suddenly, your creation isn’t worth it anymore, because we (I?) focus in on that one ounce of negativity. Why? Why must we let one person ruin things??
Sorry for no specifics. I guess that’s my (rhetorical?) question of the day.
