“The problem with most people is they would be rather ruined by praise than saved by criticism.”

This came from the Filson magazine in an article about Riekert Hattingh, captain of the Seattle Seawolves pro rugby team. The quote is a motto Riekert’s father, Drikus Hattingh, lived by.

I’d like to say that I’m not much for seeking out praise, but I have to admit that I do not handle criticism very well. In fact, I hate it. However, when looking back, I can see that I have done better, made some improvements, bettered my life, after considering criticism.

As Riekert says in the article, “To this day, he (his father) challenges me to improve myself continually in all aspects of life.“