It is one thing to receive criticism in the spirit it is intended - as help and guidance - but it is another thing altogether to take it to heart completely without weighing your own ideas. If you have received criticism from someone, that alone is no reason to give up on something you believe in, Leo. What do you think? Did you once consider an idea to be a gift only to change your mind after receiving feedback that was less than stellar? If so, try to believe in yourself, and take and apply any good suggestions without destroying a great idea.