Get better at reading between the lines. People around you will rarely tell you the truth, particularly if they love you. I notice this is especially true for people who are particularly focused on being positive all the time. It’s great to be positive, but when you want critical feedback, positive people can be a lot harder to read. Self awareness is critical, and if you do need feedback from others, you need to read between the lines and look at body language and facial expressions, instead of the words they use.
