How to Take—And Give—Criticism Well
when we receive criticism, we go through three stages. The first, he said, with apologies for the language, is, "Fuck you." The second is "I suck." And the third is "Let's make it better."
Financial Times • Positive feedback: the science of criticism that actually works

When giving feedback, don’t make it personal. Always comment on the work itself and not the individual who made it. If a participant takes a critique personally, they tend to shut down.
Rick Rubin • The Creative Act: A Way of Being

“Not taking things personally is a superpower.” —James Clear
5 mental models to develop thick skin:
1. Spotlight Effect (Cognitive Bias)
We think people are paying far more attention to us than they are.
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