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The Disapproval Matrix

Where does criticism come from, and how should you handle it? Look no further than Ann Friedman's Disapproval Matrix.Critics: These are smart people who know something about your field. They are taking a hard look at your work and are not loving it. You'll probably want to listen to what they have to say, and make some adjustments to your work based on their thoughtful comments.Lovers: These people are invested in you and are also giving you negative but rational feedback because they want you to improve. Listen to them, too. Frenemies: Ooooh, this quadrant is tricky. These people really know how to hurt you, because they know you personally or know your work pretty well. But at the end of...

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