"Instead of reflecting on the past, predict the future." —Chris Guillebeau #99conf
When confronted by an unwelcome situation, I believe that one can always respond in two different ways: acceptance or non-acceptance of the situation. What does this mean?
Acceptance means that we agree even if we don't agree with the situation. Because of our acceptance, we might not be at peace. The acceptance could be a solution but not an optimal solution.
The non-acceptance path is often the one that is more challenging. It forces one to state their position. At times we even have to defend our beliefs in order to will the desired result in the situation.
So which one is better? It depends on your values. Ask yourself which response better predicts the future? We can not fight every little situation. The battles must we worthwhile and hard fought in order to win the war(what is ultimately important to us).
Note that often reflecting on the past for too long moves us into acceptance. Some things are worth fighting for.
Today's question is:
"What result are you predicting?"
Note: I have not read this book.
When confronted by an unwelcome situation, I believe that one can always respond in two different ways: acceptance or non-acceptance of the situation. What does this mean?
Acceptance means that we agree even if we don't agree with the situation. Because of our acceptance, we might not be at peace. The acceptance could be a solution but not an optimal solution.
The non-acceptance path is often the one that is more challenging. It forces one to state their position. At times we even have to defend our beliefs in order to will the desired result in the situation.
So which one is better? It depends on your values. Ask yourself which response better predicts the future? We can not fight every little situation. The battles must we worthwhile and hard fought in order to win the war(what is ultimately important to us).
Note that often reflecting on the past for too long moves us into acceptance. Some things are worth fighting for.
Today's question is:
"What result are you predicting?"
Note: I have not read this book.
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