The Critic Test

Do Not Take Advice from People You Would Not Ask

"The people criticizing you, would you ask them for advice? If not, why the f*ck do you care what they think?" Mark Manson
Description

Mark Manson delivers a reality check that cuts through the noise of criticism. This simple question exposes the absurdity of letting random critics control your emotions. Would you actually seek guidance from that bitter coworker? That jealous relative? That internet troll? Of course not. Yet we give their unsolicited opinions power over our self-worth. Manson reminds us that criticism from people whose judgment we don't respect is just noise. The only voices that matter are those you'd actually turn to when you need real advice.

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Boundaries
Added on July 21, 2025