Can you make your point without hostility?

We’ve all got different ideas and opinions.

Often, these ideas and opinions clash.

We find that others might not agree with us.

That what we see is not what they see.

We then seek to show them what we feel to be true.

It’s tempting to do so from a place of superiority and pride.

To shame or humiliate those whose perspectives we see as inferior.

To show them just how flawed they and their ideas are.

Resorting to hostility.

Yet, does such hostility ever result in any productive outcome?

You’re going to encounter disagreement.

You might even “know” you’re right.

They’re not thinking clearly.

They’re misinformed.

They’re illogical.

That may all be true.

Can you make your point without hostility?

If not, you might reconsider just how “right” you really are.

If you’re so confident, show it.

Challenge yourself to turn to facts rather than emotion.

To pursue common understanding rather than victory.

To offer reason rather than reaction.

To teach rather than humiliate.

The purpose of debate is not to win.

The purpose is to arrive at the truth.

Set the standard for discourse.

Facilitate worthy discussion.

Be the example.

You’ve got this.

Originally published at https://coachroba.com on January 19, 2021.