Seth Godin Criticism Quotations

One bad review doesn't ruin my day because I realize what a badge of honor it is to get a bit of criticism at all.

Criticism comes to those who stand out.

We are too focused on avoiding criticism and not enough on making a difference.

Nobody says, 'Yeah, I'd like to set myself up for some serious criticism!' And yet, the only way to be remarkable is to do just that.

If you're remarkable, then it's likely that some people won't like you. That's part of the definition of remarkable. Nobody gets unanimous praise - ever. The best the timid can hope for is to be unnoticed. Criticism comes to those who stand out. Playing it safe. Following the rules. They seem like the best ways to avoid failure. Alas, that pattern is awfully dangerous. The current marketing “rules” will ultimately lead to failure. In a crowded marketplace, fitting in is failing. In a busy marketplace, not standing out is the same as being invisible.

What people are afraid of isn't failure. It's blame. Criticism.