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Attention Quote by Ricky Gervais

“If you pay attention to good critics, you have to listen to the bad. So you have to ignore them all really. You can't just cherry pick the glowing ones.” quote by Ricky Gervais
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“If you pay attention to good critics, you have to listen to the bad. So you have to ignore them all really. You can't just cherry pick the glowing ones.”

Ricky Gervais

About This Quote

Source Interview: Podcast with Ricky Gervais, 2022

Balancing feedback means valuing constructive criticism while dismissing unhelpful negativity.

In simple terms: Listen to useful critiques, ignore the rest.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize quality feedback over quantity.

Themes

feedback criticism decision‑making

Mood

thoughtful analytical

Type

advice reflective

When to use this quote

  • team meetings
  • product reviews
  • personal growth
  • creative projects

Key Concepts

cognitive bias selective listening

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you differentiate constructive from destructive criticism?
  • What criteria help you decide which feedback to act on?
A Different Perspective

Over‑filtering can cause you to miss useful insights.

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