Category: Short Form

We tend to expect others
to know what they are doing “wrong” to you
then fix it
by themselves.

Sometimes
this expectation
is fulfilled.

Many times,
what you consider “wrong”
is not
from their perspective
especially not
to the same degree.

And even if it is
to fix it by themselves
not only leaves them isolated,
naturally,
but also to do something that doesnt
come naturally.

Be willing to support them
to change the context

When stones enter the tumbler
what’s easy to observe is how smooth
they become

When used as metaphor for people
it may seem like this makes people different

What it actually does is it broadesn our understanding

of somethat
and we

The sharp edges of others no longer feel so sharp,
beucase we know what they mean not merely wahat they say

This isn’t to say that one should tolerate
it merely means beyond tolerance, respect is also valuable.

When we striggle

it’s not necessary a sign that we lack competence

it’s sometimes because we care so much

that we expect more than what we can offer

“I thought
that all my problems would be solved
…
once I raised enough
money.” he said.

…

“I thought
that all my problems would be solved
…
once I hired enough
experts.” he continued.

…

“I thought
that all my problems would be solved
…
once I achieved enough
annual revenue.” he let out a sigh.

“I have no more excuses.
All this time,
I have been lying to myself.”
he remarked.

“It’s OK.
We all lie to ourselves
from time
to time.

There is a world of difference
between having a need for validation
and judging
that we are not worthy
of validation

Scarcity
Is not
bad.

It is scarcity
that empower us to profess our love
before someone’s
passing.

When we know
we have little time
we do things
we would never do
when time
is abundant.

I want to learn the best practice
he said

Do you?
I asked