A Revelation

This trip through life is certainly interesting. Even as I get older, I am amazed how much I learn and humbly look at how much I need to learn.

I met today with Halina to go over my résumé. She had many good tips to pass on. I can’t wait to use them. She also made a comment that will be encased in concrete in my brain. Here it is.

People don’t care what you know until they know that you care.

Before you read any more of my blog, just stop and think on these words. They are really profound. They explain a lot to me.

I think I am brilliant (I am also very humble.). I somehow think of ideas that few people could even imagine. The problem I often have is that, although my thoughts are unique, they sometimes don’t go over too well with others. Sometimes I try to overpower them with my ideas. I can’t imagine why they don’t accept them. It’s pretty obvious to me that I am right. They should see this clearly.

Hmmm. Maybe it’s not what I am saying. Maybe I have tried to sell the idea before I have gained the trust of the people. Perhaps my zeal and passion are showing, but my motives are not. Could they be suspicious of me? Could they be thinking “What’s in it for him?”

Next time I present something, I will try to work more on explaining why I am doing what I want to do before I actually discuss what I want to do. I will soften their hearts first instead of trying to blow them away immediately. I will try to clothe my words in an attitude of love and respect and allow them to get excited instead of exciting them.