Hostile.
‘Hostile.’
Just like that.
And depending on your answer, you’ll have more of it. Or less.
No mysteries, no tricks, no superpowers, no common entertainment.
When you know how to answer, everything is less ‘Hostile.’
Because it’s very difficult to avoid being questioned.
And, besides, the alternative is stupid.
You’re sentenced when not questioned.
Two birds with one stone.
Jackpot. Guaranteed.
Do one thing and get two.
Not just on Fridays, not just in November.
This way, always.
Cos you don’t play with your food.
Cos what’s worth having, always costs the same.
And when you don’t pay attention, even more. Never less.
Do one thing.
Communicate in order. That is, answering.
- State your position, first.
- Specify any caveat that could modify that position, second.
- Shut up, afterwards.
Simple?
Sure. It must be. You’re right.
Then, why don’t most people do this way?
Why do people insist on giving context first?
And eventually, just when you’re about to fall asleep, they might answer something related to the question. Rarely clarifying.
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And get two.
1. Don’t underestimate who’s asking.
They might be smarter and don’t want to be bored with uninteresting explanations (context).
They might be silly and you don’t want to encourage them. That’s more dangerous than base jumping.
2. Make sure that whoever is asking you to elaborate (explanation, context) is doing so out of curiosity, not hostility.
There’s a very low chance that a ‘Hostile’ intention would arise and persist with someone who’s willing to engage, with someone who answers the questions.
Note:
In case you’ve read this far.
1-. Thanks.
My stance, no exception.
2-. This isn’t the place.
It doesn’t modify point 1 and shows empathy towards those who’ve wasted their time reading.
Who?
People who misunderstand desires with rights, understanding with approval, empathy with validation.
A bunch of them. And growing.
3-. Chirp, chirp, chirp…
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Surrounded by like-minded people, you grow.
Cos you understand, execute, and trust more.
That way, everything comes sooner. Like-minding.
The moment you want to grow, it’s simple.
That’s why you don’t need me to push you.
