They are NOT You
by Miki Saxon“We simply assume that the way we see things is the way they really are or the way they should be. And our attitudes and behaviors grow out of these assumptions.” –Stephen Covey
Think about it.
You assume people will do the right thing when faced with choices.
You assume the visions presented by your leaders are honest, true and in your best interest.
You assume your religious leaders practice what they preach.
You further assume that they will protect you and yours when their own go off the rails.
You assume your spouse/partner/friend will like the movie/book/people that you like.
You assume your team will tackle work/projects in the same way you do.
But for any of these assumptions to be true, all the people involved would have to have exactly the same MAP and experience that you have—which is impossible.
And that is what you want to remember the next time you find yourself assuming.
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