Criticizing vs Creating
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Criticizing vs Creating
one, criticizing someone is easy; two, creating something original is very hard; three, but somebody’s got to do it.
Deborah Treisman • The Underground Worlds of Haruki Murakami
Criticizing is fast and easy. Creating is slow and difficult.
The two hours you spent on a book or movie usually took two years to produce.
Anyone can tear down someone else's work. The true test of insight is whether you can help them improve it or build something of your own.
Adam Granttwitter.comRemember, there is a difference between a critic and someone offering a critique. The critic will level judgments against your writing, your chances of succeeding, or you personally.