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I have a slightly different slant on things. I don't think there is really any right or wrong answers to this except you will never make everyone happy.
I think you have to find a mentor that you are comfortable with and is comfortable with you. Again my opinion differs, depending on your relationship with your mentor and how thick your skin is should dictate how much your feedback is negative or positive. Some people like to hear mostly positive feedback while others like to know what they are doing wrong. I think you should make sure your mentor means you well before all of the negative feedback starts to roll in. Everyone in this business does not mean you well. That is just the way it is.
I also think that how much and the quality of ball plays a role in how quickly you progress. For example, here in DC there is no excuse for an official when it comes to progression. There is a ton of good basketball to do.
I also believe in watching other officials work. This doesn't mean watching 2 or 3 games until halftime, it means really dedicating some of your time to stick around and see what other officials talk about in pregame, halftime and postgame. These are just some of my thoughts. Everyone has offered some good advice. Just keep at it.
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