Sandpaper

Have you ever been criticized for something you thought was good? Initial responses can be dangerous. I got one this morning from a friend who said the picture I posted was horrible to quote exactly "You look like a butcher with a dirty jacket and apron and your eyes are weird" Then I went to my publisher and he said it looks staged and that is the exact opposite of the message you are trying to write about (true) and then my brother agreed so from initially loving the photograph I am now CONVINCED I don't when I look good (kinda kidding) ..That's OK we took over 500 shots and I am sure (well I hope) a few will be good. I hope to post a few soon..... Then to end it all I am driving home this afternoon with a major headache sniffles and stopped up oh and a cough ..I get to my Loft and was so anxious to just rest but sure enough they were waxing the floor and I could not get in for half an hour. An OOPS, SANDPAPER and A2D moment all wrapped into one.... If you don't understand what those today you will soon..

As I said how you respond could be dangerous because criticism is destructive and encouragement motivating at first I looked a criticism but on further review and soul searching I realised it was just a defence mechanism and no one meant it as a criticism but constructive feedback.... lesson learnt..

Quote for today by Sir Lawrence Olivier: Striving for perfection is the greatest stopper there is...Its your excuse to yourself for not doing anything. Instead, strive for excellence, doing your best....... I like that...