Overcoming Being a Critic
Posted by Chris & Hilary on December 21st, 2011
I recently read through an article from Chris Brady’s blog.
He wrote an article about the Tim Tebow mania that’s happening right now with him starting for the Denver Broncos. He points out the many critics who can’t find anything good to say about him. Below is a portion of his article.
“Tebow’s play seemed to justify the claims of the critics. He missed wide-open receivers. He overthrew easy passes. He fumbled. He got sacked in the backfield. He rolled up terrible statistics the likes of which no NFL quarterback could expect to post and still retain his job. All the while the critics howled with their “I told you so’s.” However, one thing Tebow did was win. In fact, his whole team seemed to start playing better. The defense stepped up to an unbelievable level. Receivers started making stupendous catches. Running backs started nearly defying gravity. And Tebow himself seemed to come alive when the pressure was the greatest and pull victory out of the jaws of defeat – several times.
Critics, however, don’t matter.
They said Tim Tebow wasn’t ready for the NFL.
Perhaps the NFL wasn’t ready for Tim Tebow.”
I can’t get over this. I love it. Leadership matters, character matters, attitude matters, but just like Chris Brady says, critics don’t. They don’t matter. It doesn’t matter if you’re playing football, becoming a better person or employee, or building a business. They don’t matter.
As much as we say critics don’t matter….Critics hurt. Critics destroy. How can we be mindful of our words and actions so that we do not become critics with our spouses or critics with our kids? Critics with our parents or siblings? Or even critics with our friends? I know for me, the LIFE information has helped me be less of a critic. I’m not saying I’m cured of my criticism habit, but I’m saying it’s gotten a lot better after getting better information. What is it that you like most about the LIFE information, is it the books, cd’s or the association?
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December 21st, 2011 at 11:34 am
I love this article!! What a great reminder of the power of our own words and also keeping a clear mind as to who’s words we allow to influence us! I love that LIFE and TEAM has critics, just like Tim Tebow, because it validates we are doing something of significance!
December 21st, 2011 at 1:49 pm
One of my favorites for sure. I seen football and being a huge fan of the game I couldn’t wait to see how it related to LIFE. We can all be more like Tim Tebow and LIFE teaches us how. This guy is Rascal for sure. I’ve watched him pull off what some would say miracles but what it is really is that he never quits. He is a leader and his team supports him. If they were to lose the rest of the games the Tebow mania has already started none the less. I cant help but like the guy even though his team is in the same division as mine and he kicked our butt. Who cares he is an amazing character. He has a Dream and is in hot pursuit of it. I too have been a critic. to my wife, kids, friends and myself. However, I am less of one today. And I will even be lesser of one tomorrow. For me its all of LIFE that is having the biggest impact. I cant say I’m more partial to any one portion. The cds, books, and the association. It started with the cds, then fell in love with association, and now I’m reading books. Tebow your not alone buddy.
December 21st, 2011 at 4:51 pm
As my football fanatic brother said this weekend about Tim Tebow, “It’s not that he is such a great player, but that he’s such a great leader!”. I love that Tebow gives all the credit to God, just like our leaders do. God honors commitments that further His kingdom! That’s what I love most about LIFE; it’s based on timeless biblical principles that one must allow to take root in their own lives before God will bless them to lead others.
December 22nd, 2011 at 12:04 am
Man, can I pick all three. Before listening to Oliver Demille’s cd “Freedom Matters” I would have said Association and cd’s. Since I have listened to it about 4 times now, I say all 3. I have decided to resolve to be a “voracious reader” and I am loving the LIFE subscription book “How to have confidence and power in dealing with people”. Man am I going to use some of that stuff in that book at work. They won’t know what hit them. Thanks for sharing this article. Just like they say contact up, I’m proud to say that I married up!!!!!!!!!
December 22nd, 2011 at 12:00 pm
I was definitely guilty of being a critic in the beginning! Thank goodness for Josh’s patience ☺ I love all three aspects of the Life information, but I have to say my favorite is the association. Without it, I wouldn’t have dug into the CDs and books. It is a wonderful thing to be around like-minded people that will hold you accountable, and are striving for excellence in every area of their life!! Thanks for posting this article, it is a great reminder to us all! God bless!
December 22nd, 2011 at 12:02 pm
I was definitely guilty of being a critic in the beginning! Thank goodness for Josh’s patience. ☺ While I love all three aspects of the Life information, I have to say my favorite is the association. Without it, I wouldn’t have dug into the CDs and books. It is a wonderful thing to be around like-minded people that will hold you accountable, and are striving for excellence in every area of their life!! Thanks for posting this article, it is a great reminder to us all! God bless!