Criticism does not disturb me, for I am my own severest critic. Always in my playing I strive to surpass myself, and it is this constant struggle that makes music fascinating to me.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- External criticism is insignificant because the artist focuses on self-improvement and internal standards.
- In plain terms
- I don't care about others' opinions because I am harder on myself than they are.
- What can you take from it?
- Focus on surpassing your own previous work rather than seeking external validation.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you define your own standards of success?
- Is self-criticism always helpful?
Another view
Ignoring all criticism can sometimes prevent learning from valid external feedback.
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