A newer person on my team showed a faster way to do something I set up years ago. Everyone nodded and I smiled, but underneath I felt stung, like they had pointed out I had been doing it wrong. It was a good idea and I could not just be glad about it.
More people experience this than they realize.
When someone improves on your way of doing things, it feels like a criticism of you.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.