A lot of people don't get to tell me. They always say I know you're going to do what you want to do, but I'm telling you what my concerns are.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People respect your autonomy but still voice their concerns out of care.
- In plain terms
- They know I will do what I want but still tell me their worries.
- What can you take from it?
- Respect autonomy while listening to genuine concerns.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you handle unwanted advice?
- When is concern helpful?
Another view
It assumes the speaker understands the intent behind the concerns.
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