Correction does much, but encouragement does more.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Encouragement has a greater impact than correction.
- In plain terms
- Encourage more than you correct.
- What can you take from it?
- Focus on positive reinforcement.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is correction more important than encouragement?
- How can I balance both?
Another view
Some correction is necessary for growth.
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