Can You Spot A Similarity?

Anecdotes are incredible tools to help people understand a concept that they’re struggling with.

I’ve found another valuable use of the similarity skill: it can remove (or, at least, reduce) judgement of others.

If someone is pissing you off? Can you find a similarity in their life to yours that would lead to you acting in a similar way?

If someone is clearly in emotional pain… Can you find a similarity in your life that would make you feel the same?

The faster we can feel how they feel (or close to), the faster we can truly connect and overcome the hurdle.

Stay Positive & Blind Judgement Is The Opposite Of An Anecdote

Garth Beyer is a Certified Cicerone®, Product Marketer, owner of Garth's Brew Bar and a Madison-based freelance writer.