This one is going to be a bit clichéd and boring, but very important.
Things would be so much simpler and easier if we were:
Honest: Cuts down 99% of the bullshit.
Don’t know something? Be honest and accept it.
Failed? Be honest and accept it.
Did something embarrassing? Be honest and accept it.
Can’t attend that dinner? Be honest and accept it.
Non-Reactive: Our first reaction is usually pure impulse.
Someone pissed you off? Instead of burning your own soul and instantly reacting → pause → decide if it’s worth it.
Most likely, you’ll deal with it in a completely different way once you’ve paused and not instantly reacted. Saves you mental bandwidth + doesn’t escalate situations.
In both good and bad situations. I’m not saying we should show no emotion, but there’s no need to be reactive. Don’t let someone else control your behaviour. Being honest helps with this.
