#personal-growth #humans Created at 2023-01-15 # [Anonymous feedback](https://www.admonymous.co/louis030195) # [[Epistemic status]] #shower-thought Last modified date: 2023-01-15 Commit: 0 # Related - [[Philosophy/Humans/Wealth/Praises and criticisms social game]] - [[Business/Entrepreneurship/Social]] - [[Personal growth/Reflection]] - [[Personal growth/Negativity]] # TODO > [!TODO] TODO # Compliment [[Nassim Taleb]] is well known for his criticism of compliments versus criticism. He believes that too many compliments are damaging because they can lead to complacency and a lack of self-improvement. He argues that criticism is essential for learning and growth, and that the best way to learn and grow is to receive criticism and then work to improve upon it. Taleb believes that compliments should be given sparingly so that they have more meaning, and that criticism should be more frequent and constructive. He believes that giving meaningful and constructive criticism can help to foster creativity, innovation, and resilience. Ultimately, Taleb believes that criticism should be valued more than compliments, and that an environment of constructive criticism is more beneficial than an environment of compliments. [[Krishnamurti|Jiddu Krishnamurti]] was an Indian philosopher and teacher who believed that in order to grow, we must be open to both compliments and criticism. He argued that criticism should not be taken as an attack or an insult, but rather seen as a way to learn and grow. He believed it was important to welcome criticism, to listen and to use it as a tool for self-improvement. At the same time, he also believed that it was important to learn to accept compliments and to recognize our achievements. He viewed compliments and criticism as two sides of the same coin- both necessary for personal growth. [[Kapil Gupta - Direct Truth - Uncompromising - Non-Prescriptive Truths to the Enduring Questions of Life|Kapil Gupta]] believes that a healthy balance between compliments and criticism is beneficial for anyone. He believes that constructive criticism is necessary to improve one's performance and become a better version of themselves. However, he also believes that compliments are equally important as they help boost one's morale and keep them motivated. He also believes that criticism should be given in a respectful and courteous manner to ensure that it is taken in the right context. Overall, Kapil Gupta believes that a combination of both compliments and criticism is essential in order to help individuals progress in life. [[Naval Ravikant]] is a venture capitalist and entrepreneur whose view on compliments versus criticism is that compliments are more helpful in the long run. He believes that compliments are more effective in motivating people, while criticism can lead to negative feelings and a lack of motivation. He also believes that criticism can lead to a “fixed mindset”, where people are unwilling to try new things and make progress. On the other hand, compliments can provide encouragement and a sense of accomplishment, which can be more beneficial in the long run than criticism. [[Paul Graham]], a technology entrepreneur and investor, believes that compliments are much more powerful than criticism. He believes that compliments encourage growth and learning, while criticism can be destructive and discouraging. He has said that if you want to get the best out of someone, you should focus on giving them compliments rather than criticism. He also believes that compliments are often more memorable than criticism. By giving compliments, you can build relationships, foster trust, and create an environment where people can grow and learn.