How to Stop Being Offended

Recipe No. 4. If you respond to biting remarks directed at you with offense, it's time to remember the famous phrase: "If you want to avoid criticism – do nothing, say nothing, and be nobody." So those very barbs are most likely a sign that you're not standing still and have achieved something in life. And the higher you rise, the more successful you become, the more criticism you'll hear. And there's nothing to be offended about, be proud of yourself!