Believe in yourself, and presto — somebody will figure out a way to prey on your ego. Hold that thought.
Meanwhile, if you live with a critic and don’t believe in yourself, you could crumple. Don’t crumple.
Look at it this way: If your critic takes the time to criticize your work, they must think you’re pretty good. That’s what you tell yourself.
For lack of a non-personal example, here’s how…