If someone compliments you for your effort but not for the result, how do you react?

  • I will reflect on whether it was actually enough.
  • I appreciate that you noticed my journey.
  • It feels a bit like comfort to me.
  • It motivates me to work even harder.
  • I will start analyzing why it didn't work out 100%.

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