This "No Stupid Questions" episode, a panel/co-hosted podcast, explores the paradox of feedback: everyone values it for self-improvement, yet few enjoy receiving criticism. The hosts discuss the difference between helpful feedback and unhelpful criticism, illustrating with examples from golf and music. They highlight the importance of distinguishing between useful critiques (a small percentage) and noise, suggesting a triage approach to feedback. A key takeaway is the "WISE Feedback" method, which suggests prefacing criticism with encouragement ("I'm giving you these comments because I have very high expectations and I know that you can reach them.") to improve receptiveness. The discussion concludes by emphasizing the need for active constructive responses to both good and bad news, suggesting asking friends directly what kind of support they need rather than assuming.
