If the Shoe Fits: Do You Assume?
by Miki SaxonA Friday series exploring Startups and the people who make them go. Read all If the Shoe Fits posts here
Why is it that we assume the people in our own little bit of world see/do/think as we do.
Think about it.
Do you assume that when faced with choices they will choose as you would?
Do you assume the visions presented by your leaders are honest, true and in your best interest?
Do you assume your religious leaders practice what they preach?
Do you assume your spouse/partner/friend will like the movie/book/people that you like?
Do you assume your team will tackle work/projects in the same way you do?
Think about it.
For any of these assumptions to be true, the people involved would have to have exactly the same MAP and life experience that you have—which is impossible.
So the next time you find yourself assuming stop and remind yourself that they are not you.
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