The Little World

So could you, mate. Which one of us would be raising our standards and which one would be lowering them?

Self-criticism is often the tool of the tyrant – they get you to do it under threat because they don’t have the time to continually nag you themselves. Sort of a case of putting your own boot on your own neck.

External criticism is also the tool of the tyrant, as it lets them control your mind without spending any money. The trick is telling you you’re worthless so they’ll look expensive in comparison.

The best way to deal with it in the modelling world is with a new blade in your X-acto knife. If you are queasy, the next best way is to ignore them or just laugh.

But don’t let go of the X-Acto…