Posts tagged #approval

Once we give up searching for approval we often find it easier to earn respect.

— Gloria Steinem in her book Outrageous Acts and Everyday Rebellions. Rest in peace and thank you for everything.

Sep 3, 2026 #approval

The Disapproval Matrix.

Not long ago my writing group was discussing how to process criticism of your work, and I shared Ann Friedman’s classic Disapproval Matrix. First, know where the criticism is coming from. Feedback from folks in the top two quadrants are the ones that matter.

The Disapproval Matrix — ANN FRIEDMAN · annfriedman.com

In my ongoing quest for the perfect framework for understanding online criticism, I created The Disapproval Matrix. This is one way to separate pointless cruelty from productive feedback.

Aug 4, 2025 #critique #framework #audience #approval