Earlier in the week I encouraged you to reflect on how you disagree. People are rarely persuaded by someone who disagrees badly. The experience isn’t insightful, enjoyable, or respectable. If you’re going to disagree, and make it known, the least you can do is accept the responsibility to do it well.
A big part of that is how you treat people you disagree with. People who hold alternate views or have a style opposite of yours. People who live differently, think differently, have had different experiences, and come to different conclusions.
When I want insight into a person’s character, I don’t look at who or what they agree with. I pay close attention to how they talk about and treat people they disagree with. It’s way more revealing and a lot more reliable.
Discipline is the shortcut. Do the work.
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