There are two ways to react and one way to respond…
1) Prove them wrong. Use your anger, hate, logic, power, authority to break them down. Snap back and make them regret ever doubting you.
2) Prove yourself right. Rush to triple check your facts. Go back to research, find a new angle, support yourself for your own sake. Your self-esteem is on the line here.
3) Prove there’s more to uncover. Good, you made a statement, now go study the unknown and make another statement. As Bernadette Jiwa writes, “The act of digging into the unknowns is more useful than reaffirming what’s certain.”
Stay Positive & ABEU (always be exploring unknowns)
* For the difference between reacting and responding listen to episode 17.
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Garth Beyer is a Certified Cicerone®, Senior Content Specialist at Encompass Technologies, owner of Garth's Brew Bar and a Madison-based freelance writer.
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