It's important to withhold judgment and not put too much faith in what people say, and instead wait for consistent behavioral confirmation
Questions to inspire discussion
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Why is it important to withhold judgment?
—It's important to withhold judgment because people's words may not always align with their actions, and it's better to wait for consistent behavioral confirmation.
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Should we put too much faith in what people say?
—No, it's not advisable to put too much faith in what people say because their words may not always be reliable indicators of their true intentions or character.
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What should we wait for instead of believing what people say?
—Instead of believing what people say, it's better to wait for consistent behavioral confirmation to truly understand their intentions and character.
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Why is consistent behavioral confirmation important?
—Consistent behavioral confirmation is important because it provides a more accurate and reliable understanding of a person's true intentions and character, as opposed to just relying on their words.
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How can withholding judgment benefit us?
—Withholding judgment can benefit us by allowing us to make more informed and accurate assessments of people, based on their consistent behaviors rather than just their words.
Key Insights
- 🧠 Guard yourself against disappointment and frustration by not putting too much faith in what people say.
- 🤔 Withholding judgment until behavior aligns with verbal commitment is a way to guard against frustration and disappointment.
- 🤔 Take what people say with a grain of salt and mentally say "we'll see" until you have consistent behavioral confirmation.
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Clips
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00:00 🧠 Guard against disappointment and frustration by not putting too much faith in what people say, as they may not always follow through or be honest with themselves.
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00:51 🛡️ Take everything people say with a grain of salt to guard against frustration and disappointment.
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01:06 🔒 Verbal commitments are not a guarantee of future action, so judgment should be withheld until behavior aligns with the commitment over time.
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01:38 🤔 Don't trust or doubt people's words, wait for consistent behavioral confirmation before believing their commitments to avoid disappointment and frustration.
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