Highway Oracle: Crosswalk
Highway Oracle: Be Mindful
It’s true that we have ambitions and sometimes we develop tunnel vision in the pursuit of these ambitions. We know what we want, and we are going for it. We get so caught up in our aims that sometimes we neglect to notice the people on our path. As much as we want what we are pursuing, it pays to be mindful of these other people. They have ambitions and pursuits all their own. They don’t need to be bowled over by you. They don’t need to feel disrespected just because you think your ambitions are so important that nobody else matters.
Do your thing, but pay attention to those around you as you do. Show respect for those you encounter. Pay attention to the fact that these people are there. In the end, you will appreciate the fact that you achieved your goals with the dignity that you got there on your own merits without throwing anybody under the bus. — Jim Larsen