On Their Side

One of the perspectives I needed recently is that, if you want someone to do something for you, you have to be completely on their side. And part of that is showing them that you are on their side. I was reminded again how loudly people hear any criticism, no matter how small it seems to you, and so how gently and compassionately you have to say it. Not because you're afraid of them, not because you're a wimp, but because you care about their well-being, they need to know, and if you don't say it gently and compassionately, they won't be able to hear it at all.

Doing the Right Thing
and Achieving All Your Goals at the Same Time
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