Criticism and insult
Criticism and insult: 34 Stoic exercises and cases on sorting what is yours from what is not.
Cases in this topic
Propositions in this topic
- TrueNo one can insult you without your permission.
- FalseStaying calm when insulted is weakness.
- TrueCriticism that is accurate is a gift.
- FalseIf someone thinks badly of you, it is your job to set it straight.
- FalseBeing ignored says something about your worth.
- TrueWhat someone else says about you cannot touch your dignity.
- FalseA negative comment online always deserves a rebuttal.
- TrueWhoever makes you angry has gained power over you.
Situations in this topic
- Not yoursSomeone keeps interrupting you in a meeting.
- YoursWhether you calmly finish your point or snap back in irritation.
- Not yoursAn anonymous comment under your post tears you down.
- YoursWhether you answer an unfair email right away or let it settle first.
- Not yoursA colleague gets the credit for your idea.
- BothYour presentation lands badly with the room.
- Not yoursA joke is made about you in the group chat.
- YoursWhether you let a jab pass or carry it with you all evening.