On feedback and growth

It is usually the tough feedback which really helps you. 

It needs to touch you. It needs to shake you. It needs to be contrary to your regular thoughts. 

If you only want to hear what feels good and easy to you, you end up confirming your own perspective. But that is not where change happens. 

(Hint: Tough feedback does not mean being rude or using hurtful words. Tough feedback can be given with true compassion and a mild language.)