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What does it mean?
People with strong convictions often ignore kindness, letting their views dominate without compassion.
In plain terms
Strong beliefs can cause people to neglect kindness.
What can you take from it?
Balance conviction with compassion.

Where it applies

  • political debates
  • team meetings
  • personal arguments

Putting it to work

  • pause before asserting
  • consider others' feelings
  • seek common ground

Questions to consider

  • When have you seen conviction outweigh kindness?
  • How can you stay firm yet kind?

Another view

Sometimes firmness is necessary; too much kindness can dilute important messages.

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