Why do we think we are better?

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Originally Posted by Tristan Lall

Similarly, Genia's example of constructive criticism is quite appropriate. Again, someone who's had their own problems, or who is currently dealing with their own problems might be just the person to make an appropriate observation. If they hold their tongues, will their past mistakes be repeated in others' work? Learning from your own mistakes is good, but learning from someone else's is often better.

It's like a pack-a-day chain smoker telling his grandson to never start smoking, or a homeless person coming up to you on the streets telling you to stay in school and get an education. Both of the sources had their problems, and both are now suffering for the rest of their lives because of it. The only thing they are doing by offering advice is to save someone else from the same fate.