This article gave me a realization or a way to deal with valid criticisms. Indeed, "truth hurts" but it's also the same thing that will set us free.

If I were to always look for something else to be blame for my flaws, then I will always be fearful of the truth or the underlying reality of it.

It's straight forward, to face the truth and accept it with dignity and do something about it. It sounds easy but it's actually very difficult, it takes a lot of courage and strong will. If a person is able to overcome it then that person should be proud for it.