A thought by John C. Maxwell (2017-03-07) from his book, No Limits: Blow the CAP Off Your Capacity (p. 230). Center Street. Kindle Edition. (Click on the title to go to Amazon.com to buy the book.) But that isn’t what comes naturally to us. It is also not easy for us to do. John says, “That’s an uphill journey. Why? Because we are naturally selfish. We automatically think of ourselves first… But selfishness is a downhill habit. Significance is an uphill trait. But it is achievable for you and for me.” He goes on, “People don’t add value to others when they don’t value them. So why should you value them? Because they’re people. You don’t need any other reason. Listen, human beings are human. They make mistakes. They say the wrong things. They hurt our feelings. Many people treat us poorly and are not very lovable. Love them anyway.” He says, “Nothing helps give me greater incentive to extend someone else grace than for me to look at myself. I’ve said and done a lot
Continuing a thought from a book I am reading...