The title of this post is, I must admit, deceiving. It implies that what I'm about to suggest to you is easy, but the reality is it's not for most. Almost everyone, including myself, has a lot of trouble mustering the strength it takes to win using the tool I'm about to share with you. Prepare yourself for this one. If you learn this tool, however, you will be a very powerful person. You will be a very brave person. You will be a very wise person. Is it not these types of people who fare better in fights? Of course they do. So I'm betting you're ready to hear it (I know, you're reading this. Stay focused). Here goes: Learn to admit when you're wrong. I mean, really admit it. Learn to accept that it's OK to be wrong because mistakes are often times where our most valuable lessons come from. It doesn't mean you're less intelligent than another or that they're a better person than you because you were wrong this time, though they may even think it...though they may even say it to you...and your friends...and your boss...and your children. It's not a sign of weakness, if you're coming from the right place. It's a sign of strength. Strength of character, spirit, heart and mind.
It's one of those things in life that most of us know deep down is true, but we've been programmed for so long to prove ourselves to the world that we've lost our ability to see ourselves at times. Sometimes we're wrong. Sometimes others know something we don't, or we want something that's really not that fair, or we're just being unreasonable, or worse than that, we're being a stubborn jerk. Hey, it happens. We are human, but hindsight is 20/20. What's happened to some of us is that we've become afraid to look at ourselves objectively. We've learned to focus on everything but ourselves, and in the process deluded ourselves into thinking that we're flawless. You see, it's our flaws, that make us perfect. So own them. As I said, it gives you much strength and power. When you do (and know you're working to improve them), you'll see how powerful and wise it makes you feel. You'll feel powerful because you are. Those who would oppose you on an issue, believe it or not, will see this power in you too and together you'll win, as you strive for understanding instead of victory. Talk to you soon.
Donovan Bradley
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