The excerpt
below may come from a work of fiction, but the principle is absolutely true.
Consider how this applies in sales, when introducing new ideas to your team, or
even during a debate or negotiation.
“The secret
to convincing anyone of anything comes down to a single moment of clarity. It
might be a sentence, certain words artfully strung together, or maybe a gesture
or demonstration of some sort, something that transcends the limits of
language.”
Seek that
moment of clarity.
The MMM has often addressed wisdom
and our ongoing pursuit of it. Wisdom is a permanent fixture on my prayer list.
I have also written about how impatient
we are as humans. Impatience and wisdom
don’t go well together. Consider the
following which addresses both points…
Wisdom
is not proven by argument or debate.
Wisdom is proven over time. Some
people adamantly proclaim that their opinion is best. Regardless of how convincingly these people
defend their viewpoint, time is the best judge of their wisdom. The result of a practice proves its validity,
not how loudly it is promoted.
1
Be wary of those who seek to have
their own wisdom acknowledged before it can be proven over time. Remember to be patient with your own
understanding of wisdom.
Have a blessed week.
1 – Taken from:
Experiencing God Day-By-Day, Henry T. Blackaby and Richard Blackaby
