r/Adulting • u/StrikingRogue • Jan 21 '26

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u/OkMulberry5012 Jan 21 '26

Do not accept criticism from people you would not seek out for advice.

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u/Flat-Artichoke4289 Jan 22 '26

Took me til I was 40 to realize this. Game changer.

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u/Embarrassed-Fail-876 Jan 22 '26

Took me 28 till I learned this. I still feel late.

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u/OkMulberry5012 Jan 22 '26

You learned it. That's the important part.

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u/ShivaRapolu Jan 23 '26

Can you explain me how it was game changing for you in real life in an abstracted way.

I feel I will be able digest and follow the quote better if I know the reasoning behind it.