Learn How to Disagree
Honest disagreement is often a good sign of progress.
Do you disagree with others when necessary? Or,
are you a ‘yes’ man? The ability to
analyze and to come to an independent decision is an important life skill to be
developed. Everyone has a right to have their own views and express the same.
Their decisions and views may also affect us. But we also have the right to
think independently and form our own views. The problem is that some of us may
not know how to express our views assertively. You have to train yourself to
express your own point of view if needed. Like you learnt cycling or typing,
you need to learn this skill also.
One way to do this is to keenly observe people
who express a contradictory view and tactfully model them. Start expressing
your views on small issues. On major issues, you may take time and reflect on
the choices you have. You may jot down your reasons, why you don’t agree on the
view expressed by others before expressing your point of view.
Start developing this trait in you from this
week and notice your assertive personality growing!
(From my book '365 Exciting Ways to Live')
NC Sridharan
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