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5. Stop instantly dismissing criticism. Ingest criticism, even if it tastes bitter. Take it in. Trust your gut to sleep on it, digesting it, sorting out nutrients from waste. And remember, when you make other people wrong for criticizing you, they don’t stop criticizing you—they’ll just keep it from you, sharing it with others. Dismissing criticism because it’s bitter is, in effect, inviting others to keep you in the dark. You need the feedback, even when it’s wrong. Does criticism make you a little anxious? Good. If you don’t want to be a total jerk, you have to expect some anxiety.