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How do you handle criticism and comparing yourself with others?

Mean comments, comparison, ego.

Answers by date: 3 records in 3 sources, newest first; the answers above are the current ones. One answer from each speaker here, so no change can be shown.

date who answer source
2018-05-01 Ali Against teachers who put you down or tease you, Ali advises treating it as banter: as long as you don't take it personally, it does not matter how mean someone is. First Live Hangout + Rapid-fire Q&A 00:31:12
2018-04-24 Jake Ali's friend Jake advises students taking exams not to be intimidated by how much work the people around them claim to do, because it is probably all a myth. Study with Me + Revision tips from friends - Cambridge University medical student VLOG #32 00:00:59
2017-10-05 a guest A student advises leaving your ego at the door when getting critical feedback, in medicine interview preparation and in the rest of life: don't get defensive, and work on the parts you feasibly can. How to prepare for Medicine Interviews 00:08:38