"𝘼 𝙢𝙖𝙣 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙙 𝙖𝙜𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙨𝙩 𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙞𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙖𝙢𝙚 𝙤𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙡𝙡" -Quote attributed to Samuel Butler but popularized by Dale Carnegie (it seems like this quote is attributed to multiple people....so who knows who the originator is) When you've found yourself having differing thoughts with someone else, what has your approach been to the conversation? I've found that unless the other person feels seen or understood, most (not all) people are less likely to have 'buy in' into what you have to say and are more inclined to push back and really consider a different perspective. You can corner someone with logic. You can overwhelm them with facts. You can even "win" the debate and they may 'concede' the argument, but if their heart isn’t actually open, nothing really changes. Real change is chosen not coerced. If you've found yourself shifting just to keep the peace or avoid discomfort, your internal narrative likely has stayed intact and perhaps even strengthened. Additionally there may be some feelings of resentment building. The belief is still there,j ust underground and the funny thing about underground beliefs is that they end up resurfacing in other ways. I like this quote because it kind of invites us to see the other person. Instead of "forcing" someone into a belief/position, it asks us to come alongside another person so that they actually come alongside you as well. :) Maybe we ask questions and maybe we allow people to come to their own conclusions, even if it takes a bit longer. Maybe we take the time to understand their "side" before forcing them before they're ready. Who knows, we may end up learning something along the way :) Have you ever “won” an argument but lost the person? Or been on the other side where you gave in just to keep the peace but internally nothing changed? (The video's audio is kind of all over the place, but it had some good points! sorry for the imagery on the clip).

“All that is gold does not glitter. Not All Who Wander Are Lost” This quote (from Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings) reminds us that exploring, questioning, or taking a non-traditional path doesn’t mean being directionless. There is a lot to learn and a lot to gain from wandering. There is also a lot to learn from paths that don't always look the prettiest. - Wandering can mean growth, discovery, and seeking deeper meaning. - It’s about trusting the journey/process-even if it looks different from what others expect or what you may expect - Sometimes the best paths are the ones we find along the way, not the ones mapped out for us ---Below is also a mind mapping worksheet that can help with exploring thoughts and visually organizing thoughts around a topic.Wandering towards clarity :) QUESTION: What “wandering” moments in your life have actually led you closer to purpose?

Have you ever gotten into a conversation with someone and a level of friction rose up and you didn't necessarily understand why? And maybe after some pondering you realize that you're talking past each other? That there seems to be a gap between what you're saying and what they're understanding? It's possible that one of the reasons for this is having different thinking styles. Forgetting to take this into consideration with someone can lead to friction, feeling misunderstood, and an inability to move forward in conversation--potentially leading to disconnection. Below are explanations of the different thinking style . I didn't realize that there were soooooo many! :) I find myself to be a blend of multiple. There are definitely times when I lean into others more though and sometimes it's based on circumstances. Also providing a document that describes the pros and cons of each type of thinking style :) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 𝗖𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝘆𝗹𝗲𝘀 1. Analytical Thinking : Breaking problems into parts, examining details, looking for logic and evidence. 2. Critical Thinking: Evaluating information, questioning assumptions, detecting biases, weighing pros and cons. 3. Creative Thinking : Generating new ideas, imagining possibilities, seeing patterns, using intuition. 4. Concrete Thinking : Focused on facts, literal details, and tangible concepts (opposite of abstract). 5. Abstract Thinking : Focused on big-picture ideas, theories, symbols, and relationships. 6. Convergent Thinking : Narrowing down to one correct answer or solution. 7. Divergent Thinking : Expanding outward, brainstorming many possible solutions or perspectives. 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝘆𝗹𝗲𝘀 8. Visual Thinking : Processing through images, diagrams, spatial awareness. 9. Auditory Thinking : Processing through sounds, language, rhythm. 10. Kinesthetic Thinking : Processing through movement, hands-on activities, physical experience. 11. Sequential Thinking : Step-by-step, logical, structured approach. 12. Global (Holistic) Thinking : Seeing the whole picture first, then filling in the details.

Hi, my name is Rob Stein. I'm excited to be here in this community and get to know you all. In April of last year I left my corporate job to chase my dreams. Just a few things that light me up are my faith, speaking at events about my faith, but also tying in my 30 years of industry experience into my engagements. I'm an author, speaker, coach and podcaster (currently taking a break from podcasting but will be starting back up soon) I live in Warren, Michigan and am recently announced Mayor of the Michigan Skool IRL community.

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