Criticizm !!

Once upon a time there was a painter who had just completed his course. He

took 3 days and painted beautiful scenery. He wanted people's opinion about
his caliber and painting skills.

He put his creation at a busy street-crossing. And just down below aboard
which read -"I have painted this piece. Since I'm new to this profession I
might have committed some mistakes in my strokes etc. Please put a cross
wherever you see a mistake."

While he came back in the evening to collect his painting he was completely
shattered to see that whole canvass was filled with Xs (crosses) and some
people had even written their comments on the painting.

Disheartened and broken completely he ran to his master's place and burst
into tears. This young artist was breathing heavily and master heard him
saying "I'm useless and if this is what I have learnt to paint I'm not
worth becoming a painter. People have rejected me completely. I feel like
dying"

Master smiled and suggested "My Son, I will prove that you are a great
artist and have learnt flawless painting. Do as I say without questioning
it. It WILL work."

Young artist reluctantly agreed and two days later early morning he
presented a replica of his earlier painting to his master. Master took that
gracefully and smiled.

"Come with me." master said.

They reached the same street-square early morning and displayed the same
painting exactly at the same place. Now master took out anotherboard which
read -"Gentlemen, I have painted this piece. Since I'm new to this
profession I might have committed some mistakes in my strokesetc. I have
put a box with colors and brushes just below. Please do a favor. If you see
a mistake, kindly pick up the brush and correct it."

Master and disciple walked back home.

They both visited the place same evening. Young painter was surprised to
see that actually there was not a single correction done so far. Next day
again they visited and found painting remained untouched. They say the
painting was kept there for a month for no correction came in!

Moral of the story:
It is easier to criticize, but DIFFICULT TO IMPROVE!

So don't get carried away or judge yourself by someone else's criticism and
feel depressed... JUDGE YOURSELF! YOU ARE YOUR BEST JUDGE!!!