Create value, criticise!

As many of you know I write a book to support with its earnings the international non-profit Astrataler I founded.

These are two huge projects. Also I am convinced that my ideas are worth to succeed I am certain that it is possible to improve them further. The purpose is to reach the best possible result on behalves of the children and youngster Astrataler will support.

I met and was looking for people who have a different view and expertise on the concept and the book.

Some people promised to support me and came up with lots excuses when it was time to do so. Some had a very short glimpse and said fine or good work.

Very few had the courage to give honest feedback. Most of them apologised to critique what I had done so far. They were surprised when I asked them to come to the point.

I am very happy that they came up with their critique it helped me a great deal to improve things.

Critique is very positive. It shows you care about the success of the other person. You show I have something valuable to offer to you. You show your expertise. Who knows what you get out of that valuable critique? You are recommended for your expertise, you win a friend, business partner or a valuable insight or idea. It is a wonderful feeling when you have helped someone to unleash and activates the power within.

Help this person to realise what you and the other person have to give to each other.

Pull your courage together and criticise when people ask you to do so.

Here are some helpful rules:

1. Be clear. Make up your mind and say it in a friendly and constructive way like: I recognised, I found, than describe it and say what possibilities you found that will increase the value.
2. Be fair. The person that asked for your critique values your opinion. Appreciate it by being fair. Say what you appreciate and what you think the person can or should improve.
3. Be generous. Criticise without expecting a reward. Appreciate when the person shows how grateful s/he is.
4. Enjoy that you supported the success of the person.
5. Accept when the person wants to give back to you. You appreciate that this person means something to you.

EMBRACE and ENJOY the next time you are asked to criticise. EMBRACE and ENJOY YOU by showing to the world what you have to offer.

Larissa Glueck,

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