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What does it mean?
The speaker acknowledges criticism but clarifies their role is not professional counseling.
In plain terms
We are not therapists, but people still react.
What can you take from it?
Clarify your scope when facing criticism.

Where it applies

  • public work
  • media criticism
  • professional branding

Putting it to work

  • state limits clearly
  • manage expectations
  • ignore false claims

Questions to consider

  • Are people judging you by the wrong standards?
  • How do you handle criticism?

Another view

Critics may still misunderstand despite clarification.

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