Seek Understanding: Unlock opportunities by applying self-awareness mantra in your life

When we hear something, it is important to know that it’s just an opinion, not a fact. Friends and colleagues have the right to say anything they want, but keep that in mind, you also have the same right to speak out your mind. It does not matter what is right and wrong as long as it is not disrespectful.

Arguments are the building locks to unlock human creativity. When someone argues constructively without making any personal attack, we must learn to appreciate it, no matter how opposite it may sound to our belief.

As the Greek stoic philosopher, Epictetus says very eloquently, ‘Caring about the one inevitably means you are going to shortchange the other.’

Great innovation happens when great minds come to a middle ground leaving behind their insecurities for the benefit of the greater good of society. Of course, everyone has their own biases and selfish interests, but we cannot make a huge difference alone. Therefore, collective understanding and shared responsibility is what brings real change to this planet.

Seek understanding by empowering yourself through knowledge and self-awareness. That’s the blueprint we all must look up for.

Thank you for your company!

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