Three things as a human a being you must be confident in yourself to do. When you are faced with
1. Criticism; Cross examine it or keep it moving in the event it does affect you in relevance. But if it is conducive to your growth; acknowledge it, process it, and evaluate who it is coming from that is a positive influence in seeing you elevate to your next level.
2. Discipline; not every comment is of common sense to respond back to it. People can freely posses their own opinions. Therefore just listen, and closely watch to determine if you are looking for their permission or advice. Or you just sharing what's on your mind. Be wise about what u share in a space with people who may or not have your best interest.
3. Respect; always hold your self at a higher level of courage, loyalty, commitment, integrity, accountability and leadership. If not you can be lead into a mental place where you will disrespect all of the standards you could of held in yourself.
People watch; as we talk. People listen to what they want to hear. People respect what you hold of a higher standard within yourself; regardless of the situation or position we represent or find ourselves in.