Empathy trumps logic

Empathy trumps logic

A rational argument probably won’t have much effect on someone who’s behaving irrationally. Judging them probably doesn’t help them or you either. Even more so than other times, empathy is the best course.

“First seek to understand, then be understood”
– Stephen Covey

When you find yourself judging, what can you do to understand instead?

Hopefully, my questions cause you to reflect on your own thinking, relationships or choices. Maybe I even inspire you to make positive changes.

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