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When Criticism Means You're Doing It Right

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Episode  ·  10:26  ·  Nov 20, 2025

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When Criticism Is GoodIn this episode of The MindShifter Audio Blog, Fatima Bey breaks down why real change always attracts criticism and how discomfort is often the clearest sign that something necessary is being exposed.This episode explores the difference between harmful recklessness and productive disruption, why history proves that meaningful progress is never comfortable, and how to discern which criticism should be heeded and which should be ignored. Read the full blog post: https://www.fatimabey.com/when-criticism-is-goodChapters 0:00 Introduction 0:14 When criticism means you’re doing it right 1:10 Discomfort vs harm 2:43 Historical proof that discomfort creates change 4:22 The girls who needed real truth 6:38 When criticism is legitimate 7:37 How to discern good criticism 7:57 When personal growth makes others uncomfortable 9:13 Why real change always makes wavesMindShift Moments • Discomfort is not harm • Real change disrupts comfort • Truth creates resistance before progress • Boundaries expose insecurity • Not all criticism deserves obedienceQuotes “Discomfort is not the same as harm.” “Real change makes waves.” “Criticism isn’t proof you’re wrong.”Read the full transcript on Listen Notes.Thank you for listening.For more MindShifting content and resources: https://www.fatimabey.comSubscribe to The MindShifter Blog: https://www.fatimabey.com/blog1#1701160625Explore MindShift Coaching and other services: https://www.fatimabey.com/mindshift-coachingSupport The MindShifter Audio Blog: https://www.fatimabey.com/audio-blog-support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10m 26s  ·  Nov 20, 2025

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