“Your assumptions are your windows on the world. Scrub them off every once in a while, or the light won’t come in.”
—Isaac Asimov, Science Fiction Writer
Have you every read The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz? If not, please order a copy today.
The third agreement in this masterpiece is “Don’t Make Assumptions.”
Unfortunately, we all tend to make assumptions about everything and everybody. This is often the root of much dysfunction, chaos, and general unhappiness in our world.
EXERCISE:
Where would greater openness and clarification of issues, personally or professionally, let more light in so you could lead a more fulfilling and satisfying life?
Asssumptions are the parent of alll mistakes and mishaps that lead to failure..