Edited by Witold Wisniewski, Tuesday 1 October 2024 at 14:11
Taking critique can often be a challenging experience for many individuals, particularly when it involves personal ideas. Have you ever observed something like that? Such a person is literally feedback-proof and can treat every comment even with hostility!
Here is the bad news: under specific circumstances, any of us can face this problem. This phenomenon occurs when a person's brain begins to treat their ideas as integral parts of their self-concept. When this happens, any critique directed at these ideas can be perceived as an attack on the self, leading to defensiveness or outright rejection of the feedback.
How to avoid such a disaster? I explore the way how our brain can merge ideas and identity and to avoid it in detail in the article: Don't fall in love with your idea.
The consequences of this can be severe. For instance, consider a startup owner who is in the process of finding and testing a new business model. If they view their concept as an extension of their identity, they may become impervious to valuable critiques that could enhance their business strategy. This inability to accept feedback can be detrimental, potentially leading to a failure to adapt or pivot when necessary, which is crucial for any company's survival.
Let me know in the comment what do you think about this issue!
Your idea is not you!
Taking critique can often be a challenging experience for many individuals, particularly when it involves personal ideas. Have you ever observed something like that? Such a person is literally feedback-proof and can treat every comment even with hostility!
Here is the bad news: under specific circumstances, any of us can face this problem. This phenomenon occurs when a person's brain begins to treat their ideas as integral parts of their self-concept. When this happens, any critique directed at these ideas can be perceived as an attack on the self, leading to defensiveness or outright rejection of the feedback.
How to avoid such a disaster? I explore the way how our brain can merge ideas and identity and to avoid it in detail in the article: Don't fall in love with your idea.
The consequences of this can be severe. For instance, consider a startup owner who is in the process of finding and testing a new business model. If they view their concept as an extension of their identity, they may become impervious to valuable critiques that could enhance their business strategy. This inability to accept feedback can be detrimental, potentially leading to a failure to adapt or pivot when necessary, which is crucial for any company's survival.
Let me know in the comment what do you think about this issue!