If only we could stand outside our lives and look at what we do, we might repair so many injuries before they're done.
GrowthRegretBehaviorPerspectiveMistakesSelf reflectionReflection
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Viewing our lives from an outside perspective could help us fix mistakes before they happen.
- In plain terms
- If we could see ourselves clearly, we could stop hurting others.
- What can you take from it?
- Step back from your actions to see how they affect others.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What would you see if you watched yourself?
- How often do you act without thinking?
Another view
True objectivity is nearly impossible for humans due to inherent bias.
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