“[To a] Taiwanese parent, nothing is ever good enough, and you can’t go a day without some criticism,” he told Singapore-based news channel CNA.
“And I’m kind of the same way. You can’t show me something without me giving you some criticism. And I guess in a lot of ways that’s my form of torture.”
Huang said he believes feedback works best when delivered immediately, and with improvement (not punishment) in mind.
“Just like a Taiwanese parent, once the feedback is given, you’re back to loving the person again,” Huang said. “And so, I’m always critical of everybody’s work so that I can help them be better.”
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