I was having a casual conversation with my friend Michelle recently about some of the inherent perils of the information-driven internet and other content-driven mediums of today. I absolutely love having adult conversation with like-minded people who are seeking to get better because it always helps me to get better too.
During our conversation I suddenly had one of my “Hallelujah Moments of Clarity” and realized something that we should all be aware of. So I invite you to consider the following today as you go about your daily, content-creating life.
What we say is not always what other people hear and what we write is not always what other people understand when they read it. It’s clear to me that every verbal word we speak and written word we write is at the mercy of the interpretation of the reader. The person on the receiving end of your spoken or written words will ultimately draw their own conclusions (good or not-so-good) based on their prior experiences and current mental mindset.
So as a result, I feel compelled to offer you a bit of unsolicited advice today. It would be wise for us to take the time to choose our words wisely before releasing them out into the unforgiving realm of cyberspace. Not many things can cost you more in this life than the price you could pay for being “Misunderstood”.
Don’t “misunderstand” the words and meaning of my message today as you continue in your efforts to make it GREAT.
The Book: “Make it GREAT”
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