What you do speaks so loudly…
… I can’t hear what you’re saying.
There are so many situations in life where this little reminder comes in handy. I remember once hearing a speaker saying how much he really disliked those bumper stickers that say “I’d Rather Be…” (sailing, golfing… you know the ones…. fill in your own blank).
It was his reason for disliking them that caught my ear. He went on to say that he didn’t like them because they were dishonest. “If people would truly rather be sailing, they would take the steps and make the sacrifices necessary to make it happen.”
It was one of those things that has stayed with me. I think of it when I start to make an excuse for not exercising or when I kid myself that I am “too busy” for people or activities that are important to me. I think of it when people tell me they want to write a book but “don’t have time.”
Kids are amazing when it comes to spotting the inconsistencies between what we say and what we do. And, like in any other situation, we can make excuses — or use their insights to become better.
That’s what came to mind when a friend sent me this video. What does it bring to mind for you?
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