Great article, I didn't know about any of this e-drama.
"They did not seek social acceptance, nor approval, if their product sucked and they knew it."
This healthy mindset is actively discouraged by modern education and culture.
We are taught in school that being wrong (or having low grades on some exam) is shameful. We are also taught in school that participation deserves an award regardless of effort or outcome - though I think most kids see through the participation medals - it made me feel shame to get one of those.
We are taught via social media that other people's approval (in the form of upcummies or followers) is the ultimate form of validation.
It's important for personal development to be able to judge your own work honestly. If you did a bad job then you should be, if not disappointed, then at least resolved to do better next time.
Great article, I didn't know about any of this e-drama.
"They did not seek social acceptance, nor approval, if their product sucked and they knew it."
This healthy mindset is actively discouraged by modern education and culture.
We are taught in school that being wrong (or having low grades on some exam) is shameful. We are also taught in school that participation deserves an award regardless of effort or outcome - though I think most kids see through the participation medals - it made me feel shame to get one of those.
We are taught via social media that other people's approval (in the form of upcummies or followers) is the ultimate form of validation.
It's important for personal development to be able to judge your own work honestly. If you did a bad job then you should be, if not disappointed, then at least resolved to do better next time.