The ultimate test of greatness lies in being able to bear criticism without resentment.

This is one of the hardest emotional skills to master, but it is the defining trait of true leadership and maturity. Our natural instinct when criticized is to defend our ego and attack back. Resentment feels like a shield, but it is actually a wall that blocks our growth.Greatness requires humility. It means listening to the message without shooting the messenger. It means sifting through the critique to find the truth that can help you improve, while letting go of the emotional sting. If you can listen without getting bitter, you become limitless.How do you handle constructive criticism?