It is a natural human reaction for you to wish to correct others when you
see them making a mistake or doing something differently than you would have
done it. It is far more difficult to control the impulse to show them how
much more intelligent you are. The ability to recognize and control such
impulses marks the beginning of the development of wisdom. A wise person
knows that when he shows his intelligence with the actions he takes, others
learn a far more valuable and lasting lesson. If you see someone who could
benefit from your advice, you can gently lead him to a more appropriate
conclusion by asking open-ended, nonjudgmental questions. Let others find
the flaws in their reasoning by leading them logically through the process.
As Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, "The secret of education lies in
respecting the pupil."
see them making a mistake or doing something differently than you would have
done it. It is far more difficult to control the impulse to show them how
much more intelligent you are. The ability to recognize and control such
impulses marks the beginning of the development of wisdom. A wise person
knows that when he shows his intelligence with the actions he takes, others
learn a far more valuable and lasting lesson. If you see someone who could
benefit from your advice, you can gently lead him to a more appropriate
conclusion by asking open-ended, nonjudgmental questions. Let others find
the flaws in their reasoning by leading them logically through the process.
As Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, "The secret of education lies in
respecting the pupil."
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