Criticism is the Coziest Couch

[Avoiding Distractions - V]

I have two things I can’t stand about the new Honda Pilot.

There are countless reasons to boycott Walmart.

I give the latest Marvel installation a D-, and I have at least a half dozen reasons why.

I have a laundry list of reasons why Joe Biden (or whoever) will make a terrible president.

I’m disgusted by X
Annoyed by Y.
Disapprove of Z.

I can do all that and never stand up from the (literal or figurative) couch.

Being critical is often a sign you’re not doing the work, that you’re still sitting on the couch. While it doesn’t necessarily inhibit you from the work, it distracts you from realizing that you’re afraid to take the risk of getting up.

Have you ever noticed that producing artists don't criticize each others' art? Art is a tough gig. And when you’ve been on the producing end of it, there’s a sacred respect for others that have also put in the time, taken the risk, and offered something artistic to the world. This is true in almost any line of work.

Criticism is a cozy, distracting couch.