Detach yourself from your work to receive criticism

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You know how it is. You spend days, weeks, months — maybe even years — working on a project. You put the work in. You send the email, make the presentation, upload the file or press the submit button. Your expectation is praise and acceptance. You are waiting for the crescendo of applause as you take a bow for a job well done. But the reality isn’t always as glorious. Instead, you receive criticism…