In other people's eyes, you will never be good enough.
What's it like to do your best, and in the end, nothing you've done was ever good enough? Does it break it to you like it breaks the expectations other people have towards you? Did you ever wonder how bad they feel for you too?
See, from what I know, life gets tougher as we grow older. It's not going to be as simple as learning how to walk, talk or sit and stand anymore. Life goes on, and you should too, because we don't stay babies forever.
It's not like me to give out advice like this, since I too get criticized after every mistake. I must admit that I'm not like those other kids who's parents count their mistakes more than their achievements. I'm different, and somehow I'm thankful for that. But even if the situation's like this, I would still get those harsh comments and insults whenever I don't seem to get things right anymore. Again, I must admit that the praises are greater than the criticism. Although it seems like I get complimented in every good deed I do, it never occurs to anyone how painful it is for me to swallow harsh judgment.
I'm not complaining, no. The truth is, I'm thankful because it's what made me become strong. Words stab me every single day, and I might probably NEVER get used to it, but instead of sulking, I try my best to accept it and to use it as a push for determination to do better.
Stumbling upon everybody's criteria, and trying to reach the standards everybody expects you to reach is difficult, yes, but this should be a good source of inspiration to your desire for success.
I'm not perfect, and neither are you. It's a part of harsh reality to be judged and pushed around by others. It only seems to be painful, but believe me, there's not a good enough reason to die out of emotional injury. In short, there should be a right level of sensitivity. There's no better way to build self-esteem than to accept the perspective of others and balance it with your own.
When life on its own knocks you down, get back up and start all over again. As the great philosopher Confucius said, "It doesn't matter how slow you are, just as long as you don't stop."
Do what you do, in your own pace. That way, you learn on your own, and wouldn't blame the rest. Others can judge you, but that doesn't stop you from doing what you have to do. :)
See, from what I know, life gets tougher as we grow older. It's not going to be as simple as learning how to walk, talk or sit and stand anymore. Life goes on, and you should too, because we don't stay babies forever.
It's not like me to give out advice like this, since I too get criticized after every mistake. I must admit that I'm not like those other kids who's parents count their mistakes more than their achievements. I'm different, and somehow I'm thankful for that. But even if the situation's like this, I would still get those harsh comments and insults whenever I don't seem to get things right anymore. Again, I must admit that the praises are greater than the criticism. Although it seems like I get complimented in every good deed I do, it never occurs to anyone how painful it is for me to swallow harsh judgment.
I'm not complaining, no. The truth is, I'm thankful because it's what made me become strong. Words stab me every single day, and I might probably NEVER get used to it, but instead of sulking, I try my best to accept it and to use it as a push for determination to do better.
Stumbling upon everybody's criteria, and trying to reach the standards everybody expects you to reach is difficult, yes, but this should be a good source of inspiration to your desire for success.
I'm not perfect, and neither are you. It's a part of harsh reality to be judged and pushed around by others. It only seems to be painful, but believe me, there's not a good enough reason to die out of emotional injury. In short, there should be a right level of sensitivity. There's no better way to build self-esteem than to accept the perspective of others and balance it with your own.
When life on its own knocks you down, get back up and start all over again. As the great philosopher Confucius said, "It doesn't matter how slow you are, just as long as you don't stop."
Do what you do, in your own pace. That way, you learn on your own, and wouldn't blame the rest. Others can judge you, but that doesn't stop you from doing what you have to do. :)