Something happens… and you have a thought, a perception, a judgment. You value your thoughts, trust your thoughts, and hold them dear. However, one of the most dangerous things you can do is to walk around with only your thought rattling around in your head! As smart as you are… it’s still only one unchallenged thought… based on only your perceptions and judgement. Let’s EVOLVE!
While in Graduate school, I was introduced to a question that changed my life. This question alone was worth the price of tuition. When something happens, when someone behaves a certain way, when trying to understand… you are going to come up with your initial thoughts and reasoning… now EVOLVE and ask yourself… “What 5 other reasons could it be”?
The first two or three alternatives may be easy… but the last few tend to push you out of your comfort zone and that’s when real thinking, compassion, empathy, and understanding begins. You are driving along and are cut off by another car; they’re speeding and on the phone. What is your initial thought? What five other reasons could it be? You’re significant other snaps at you? What’s your initial thought? What five other reasons could it be? Your best friend tells you their marriage is over and begins to vent about his partner. What five other reasons could it be? Use this on anything and everything you experience throughout your daily life. Use it as you hear others make assumptions, usually negative, and EVOLVE your life and theirs!
Share your thoughts with me at the You Evolving Now Convention on 11/15/16! Come meet me, the Convention team, and EVOLVE personally, relationally, financially, and your overall health! Enjoy great food, networking, experience a life change, and begin to live your best life in all aspects and roles you play! Get your tickets today at https://goo.gl/90m5M4
written by: Andre Young
