This happens so many times that when we hear harsh words of criticism about ourselves, we initially brush off the impact. We all like to pretend that words cannot hurt us and often act like a mean text does not matter or pretend that gossip does not sting. How often do you tell yourself that you do not care about what people say, only to lie awake later thinking about those exact words? Why is it so hard to stay completely unaffected by public opinion?
A quote by the legendary singer and actor Frank Sinatra explains this human nature beautifully and captures a brilliant mix of confidence and raw vulnerability.
