Sometimes you don’t need to say it out loud.
I know, you can see the problem. It’s as clear as day. It’s like a giant red flashing light.
But the real question is, are you trying to help another person or are you just trying to prove that you are right, smart, of better than someone else?
James Clear said, “Leaving something unsaid can be a form of generosity. You don’t always need the last word.”
So, maybe it’s time to place your ego aside and contemplate the impact your words have on other people, even if you have the ‘right’ answer.
I’m reminded of the quote from Brian O’Driscoll, “Knowledge is knowing that tomatoes are a fruit. Wisdom is knowing not to put them in a fruit salad.”
In the same way, knowledge is knowing the right answer to a problem. Wisdom is knowing when, how and if to say it out loud.
So, let’s strive to reach for knowledge and wisdom, and find ways to be generous to those around us, even if it means saying nothing at all.
The Generosity Guy 