Here’s a link from Seth Godin that asks a very good question. Who judges your work? He’s correct, when we’re young, we let everyone judge our work and deem it worthy or not. This will shape your attitude and progress for years to come. As we get older, we should become more selective about who’s opinion is valuable.
Personally, I think it pays to have a smart group of advisers that can help you determine if what you are working on is…
- Quality
- Worth your time / attention
Find people that you respect, and stay in touch with them regarding what you are working on. Their advise can be priceless. If you don’t have any advisers, I recommend re-connecting with your old colleagues, professors, bosses, etc and put together a team that will have your back.