Here’s an idea – if you’ve never tried something yet, reserve your expert comments.
If you can’t cook – no judgments allowed on someone else’s cooking. If you haven’t started a weekend project in addition to your job – no criticism allowed on someone else’s project.
Your judgments (as well intentioned as they are) aren’t helping. No, really. They aren’t.
Before you pass that comment, try it first.
And, you know what happens? Once you try it and appreciate how difficult it is to just be the person doing things, your comments stop. And, in fact, when you actually get really good at whatever it is you try, you play the role of the wise expert who only offers encouragement and support. After all, there always are more detractors than necessary.
Sarcasm from the stands is easy. Support from the field is tougher.. and better.
A Learning a Day 