W.I.N. Wednesday: Don’t be lazy and make empty judgments.

"Everyone you meet is afraid of something, loves something, and has lost something. Know this. You never know what someone has been through, or what they're going through today. Don't be lazy and make empty judgments. Be kind. Ask about their stories. Listen."

Marc and Angel Chernoff

I am guilty of being lazy and making those empty judgements. I do it in airports, hotels, restaurants, and classes I am teaching. I also know that people make empty judgements about me.

Sometimes, when I have the opportunity, I will ask about their stories and listen. But not always. Does that make me a bad person? No. It makes me human. Humans are flawed. Is that an excuse? No.

Do I need to be more intentional and deliberate about reminding myself of the message in the opening quote? Absolutely. Will I always be successful? No, but I will keep striving.

I am reminded of one of the quotes I used in a presentation yesterday, “Strive for progress, not prefection.”

What’s Important Now? Be kind. Ask other people about their stories. Listen.

Take care.

Brian Willis

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