Accepting criticisms

The worst habit is the habit of listening to kudos because it can so easily get to your head and make you oblivious of all the inefficiencies in you. Criticism, on the other hand, is the best teacher. Yet, we so often see people trying to run away from the criticisms. This trait of sidelining criticism is found in even the best of the achievers. They think that criticism is a blot on their achievements. They think that they are perfect and hence once they get any criticism they start hating the critics and in turn become very rude.
Generally we can expect two reactions after receiving criticism. One, we can start hating the critic and act rude. This is very commonly seen in our politicians.
Second reaction could be that we introspect and try to overcome the defect. This kind of attitude is seen in the contestants of various reality shows in TV like Indian Idol, SAREGAMAPAA, etc

It's, in the end is upto us that which of the two we choose to become.