The Feedback Second Arrow

3-Minute Reframe with Cameron Conaway · Mar 5, 2026 · 2m

Don't stab a second arrow into the wound of the first.

The Buddha told a story of two arrows: the first is a painful event beyond your control; the second is the self-judgment you inflict afterward. In the workplace, many are paralyzed not by critique, but by the "second-arrow" judgment they pile on themselves.

Discover the power of First-Arrow Fluency—learning to recognize the raw language of your nervous system without translating it into a story of inadequacy.

Master the art of giving and receiving feedback and explore professional feedback training to build a more resilient team.

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