[wademealing]

>> My advice would be that if you're consistently getting negative feedback about personality traits from others, take it seriously.

This is bland and simple advice at best, that only serves the 'groups' best interest, not the individual.

Half the people you meet are below average intelligence, I'd strongly advise not listening to at least half of what people have to say. The other half could also be giving self-serving advice that isn't in your best interest.

My advice is to ignore everyone.

[sdoering]

Since when does"take it seriously" mean follow the group's mainstream?

I read the op to imply that one should seriously think and reflect on why this feedback occurrs and if there is some kernel of truth within.

If I constantly get feedback I evaluate it and reflect on it. But that doesn't mean I need to implement everything.