Jun 22 2009
“A wise man never knows all, only fools know everything.”
“A wise man never knows all, only fools know everything.”
African Proverb
Doesn’t this just remind you of that one person who really annoys you because they will argue with you about anything? They are so extreme they will even argue that the sky is purple instead of blue. Do you actively seek out that you do not act like or resemble one of those kinds of people? I know that this is probably my biggest fault that I have. When I know I am right about something I always used to ‘fight to the death’ so to speak. I do not think I know everything, but when I thought that I was right I did not like taking a back seat and being told that I was wrong.
I can think back over the last ten years, and see how much I have changed, but also how much more I could continue to change! I know that I need to realize that the more you listen the more you really do learn! Someday, I hope that I will perfect this!
The next time that you feel you are really arguing to get your point across why don’t you make a conscious effort to stop, and really listen to what their point is. You never know you may realize that you are saying the same things, but in different ways, or maybe you will learn something more about the topic! Heck, it may even just help you perfect your points for the next time that you talk to someone about it! Also, remember when you are trying to get your point across, you don’t have to argue be mean or rude to be heard. When you speak with calmness, intelligence, concern for others, and eager to teach then you are someone others will want to listen to, as well as someone whose words they will trust.
Always remember, listening is one of the most important and one of the most forgotten abilities of people.
