Tuesday, March 22, 2011

JOT Day 92 - That sacred transaction

We undervalue what we know.

"If it comes second nature to me, doesn't everyone get it?"

Um, no.

No one comes to the table with the same filters, experiences, skillset, confidence, ability or attitude.

No one.

And no one comes to the table with yours.

Except you.

No one knows what you know, has been where you've been, has conquered what you've conquered, has learned what you've learned.

We undervalue what we know.

 

Mar 22, 2011 3:22:22 PM | JOT

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