Truth by Jim Rohn
Very few of us are authorities on the truth. About the closest that any of us can get is what we hope is the truth or what we think is the truth. That’s why the best approach to truth is probably to say, “It seems to me…”
There is nothing wrong with affirmations, provided what you are affirming is the truth. If you are broke, for example, the best thing to affirm is, “I’m broke!”
If the truth isn’t enough, then you must become stronger at presenting it.
Sincerity is not a test of truth. We must not make this mistake: He must be right; he’s so sincere. Because, it is possible to be sincerely wrong. We can only judge truth by truth and sincerity by sincerity.
Find someone who is willing to share the truth with you.
I love Jim Rohn and his teaching… I have found that one of the truths of life is this…”It can be hard to find people in our lives that are willing and able to tell us the truth about how we really are in a way that can help us on our journey of becoming more than we are. Finding feedback through coaches and mentors isn’t something that generally just happens on it’s own. We need to seek it, create it, and make it happen. Building a network of truthfulness around you is a both a most challenging and a most rewarding pursuit. ~ Kirk
February 22nd, 2008 at 10:47 am
For me, one of your earlier T2D’s suggests more details on what this network should look like: to build a network of friends who are like this one:
“A true friend knows your weaknesses but shows you your strengths; feels your fears but fortifies your faith; sees your anxieties but frees your spirit; recognizes your disabilities but emphasizes your possibilities. ~ William Arthur Ward
So be a leader, and be a friend. ~Kirk”
Be a friend and find friends in a network of truthfullness like this, who are willing and able to understand the truth of ourselves and, are willing and able to help each other grow.
Great posts Kirk. I like your T2D very much, and lectures too. Thanks very much!