Results for “Criticism”
Tamika D. Mallory Talks New Book ‘State of Emergency: How We Win in the Country We Built’
She addresses criticism from within her community, defends the inclusion of public figures like Cardi B, and explains the distinction between allies and accomplices in social justice work.summaryCommunity Criticism: She addresses the 'Karenism' phenomenon where white women weaponize tears, and notes that criticism often comes from those who haven't read the book or experienced the frontlines of activism.takeaway
Charles Leclerc Breaks His Silence on Online Judgment
He shares how the loss of his father at age 17 accelerated his maturity, instilling values of humility and gratitude that help him navigate social media criticism and the pressure of driving for Ferrari.summaryMental Reset Technique: Drivers must reset mentally every second between corners. Adrenaline prevents overthinking during the race, but post-race reflection can be damaging if self-criticism lingers for weeks.takeawaySocial Media Strategy: Leclerc filters criticism by only valuing opinions from loved ones and uses social media to reflect his true self, accepting that he cannot please everyone.takeaway
Good Crowds, Playing Trumpet, and Broken Wrists with Jetski Johnson
Jessie Johnson discusses her 13-year comedy career, focusing on overcoming self-doubt by preemptively addressing online criticism and incorporating trumpet playing into her act to differentiate her performance.summaryPreemptive Self-Criticism: Jessie combats online hate and self-doubt by making the jokes critics would make (e.g., calling herself the 'Penguin from Batman') part of her actual standup routine, effectively neutralizing ttakeaway
Graydon Carter | SmartLess
He discusses the decline of traditional print media due to advertising shifts and the rise of digital consumption, while advocating for a future return to privacy and nuanced criticism.summaryMedia Criticism Role: Mainstream media has a healthy role in calling out foibles and hypocrisies (like Spy Magazine did), acting as a filter for what is culturally significant, though the internet has democratized critictakeaway
Dr. Drew Reveals Why Impostor Syndrome Is Good | Ep. 72
Drew Pinsky discusses the psychological mechanisms of trauma and dissociation, the challenges of navigating public criticism and online harassment, and the counterintuitive nature of imposter syndrome among high performesummaryHandling Criticism: Effective criticism handling involves setting aside feedback for a week to determine if there is a 'kernel of truth' rather than reacting emotionally. Hosts must distinguish between tone-deaf hostilittakeaway
Improving the World with Purposeful Possibilities | Jennifer Dulski on TJHS Ep. 105 (Full)
The discussion also covers handling criticism through empathy ('the bear hug') and adapting leadership styles to individual team motivations.summaryThe Bear Hug Strategy: When facing criticism or spam, understanding the critic's underlying concern (often fear or care about the issue) can turn an adversary into an ally, as demonstrated by Change.org's interaction wittakeaway“Even the best athletes in the world have coaches... if you can kind of see your critics as potential coaches people who might make you better it actually can let you use that criticism to your advantage.”quote
Ghislaine Maxwell Is Going to get Off-White™️ | Flagrant 2 with Andrew Schulz and Akaash Singh
Geopolitical Strategy of Discord: China may be leveraging American 'wokeness' and identity politics as a tactical tool to create internal discord and weaken the US. By encouraging extreme progressive stances (e.g., callitakeaway“If you're critical of China in any way that could reflect on Chinese people... let's stop that criticism entirely... they have to find a way to handicap the freedom.”quote
Hasan Piker On Technofeudalism Replacing Capitalism, Anti-Zionism + More
Hassan Perah discusses his political identity as a democratic socialist, detailing his experiences with travel bans from the UK and US due to his criticism of Israel and Zionism.summaryTravel Bans as Political Suppression: The UK banned Hassan and his uncle from traveling, citing 'public good' concerns, which Hassan attributes to his criticism of Israel and Zionism. He notes this is an escalation from takeawayZionism vs. Anti-Semitism: Hassan distinguishes anti-Zionism (opposition to the political ideology of Zionism as a settler-colonial project) from anti-Semitism. He argues that labeling all criticism of Israel as anti-Semtakeaway
DWTS Selena Hamilton on The Next Pro & Fighting for a Spot on Dancing with the Stars!
She discusses her background in commercial dance, her rapid learning curve in ballroom, and the physical toll of touring, while offering advice on navigating social media criticism and building partnerships.summarySocial media presence is a double-edged sword: it builds fan support but exposes dancers to harsh criticism, requiring mental resilience to filter out negativity while staying engaged.takeaway
Mangus Ferrell on TYSO - #366
George addresses the 'nepo baby' criticism by acknowledging his privilege (Will Ferrell's platform) but emphasizing that his music quality is what sustains the interest, stating 'If your music isn't awesome, nobody carestakeawayGeorge compares the criticism of using props in standup to the criticism of nepotism, arguing that both are 'cheating' or 'cop-outs' in the eyes of purists, but he chooses to 'use everything you have' to create his art.takeaway
Kev On Stage | A Hilarious Conversation With Comedian and Entertainer On His Comedic Empire
He shares insights on navigating the unpredictability of live performance, the impact of social media criticism, and the value of gradual career growth that allows for family stability.summaryResilience Strategy: To handle online hate and criticism, Kev advises 'cutting it off' or engaging in offline activities like getting ice cream, rather than engaging with negative commenters who derive pleasure from negatakeaway
The Opposite of Validation with Rory (Part 2)
The conversation explores the psychological toll of public validation, online hate, and the ethics of podcasting, highlighting how social media amplifies criticism for everyone, not just celebrities.summarySocial media has democratized public criticism, meaning 'regular' people now face the same validation cycles and desensitization challenges previously unique to entertainment industry professionals.takeaway“This is like the steroid of the whole thing... we're more equipped and probably desensitized. Even though we still have moments, we're still desensitized to criticism or feeling like we're not enough.”quote
Candace Owens - The Most Sued Woman in American Media | SRS #318
Owens attributes her resilience and lack of reaction to public criticism to a period of severe illness caused by toxic mold in 2015, which forced her to rely on a strict diet and prayer, humbling her before she entered ttakeaway“I don't know that I pay too much attention to the criticism that's lobbed at me anymore only because it it's constant. And I if you if I spent every day worried about what people other people were thinking about me or aquote
The Wayans Brothers on Scary Movie, White Chicks & How Comedy Has Gone Woke
Comedy is currently undervalued in film criticism; the Wayans brothers note that their movies often receive poor reviews (e.g., White Chicks at 17%, Scary Movie 1 at 24%) but remain beloved classics decades later, provintakeaway“Comedy doesn't get any credit. Comedy gets now criticism. That's what the problem is too much criticism and not as Not enough laughter.”quote