People find it challenging to be honest about certain things in certain situations. Even necessary things in crucial situations. But we've learned that honesty itself is not the struggle. People do not withhold honesty because they lack clarity. They withhold honesty because they lack the courage to express it in certain situations or to certain people.
Sometimes, the person they're afraid to be honest with is you.
You can't make people honest with you, but you can make yourself more approachable and better at receiving honesty. You can make it easier for other people to be honest with you. Think about it.
How much are you missing out on now because people are resistant to tell you? How much are you missing out on because people have told you, but you have not listened, understood, or appreciated it? And how much of that is materially affecting things you care about?
People tend to dilute or withhold the truth when it feels difficult to share or when they think you will react negatively to it. So, if you can interact with people in a way that makes them more comfortable, or at least more willing to share those truths with you more often, you will have access to truths other people do not. What could that be worth to you?
Making it easier for people to tell you the truth does not guarantee everyone will. Still, it will expand the amount of honesty you receive. And that brings you closer to the truth.
Event + Response = Outcome. Do the work.
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