Never FORCE Yourself To Use FORCE

Never FORCE Yourself To Use FORCE

Never FORCE Yourself To Use FORCE.  We would often hear that as a reminder to the police and the army personnel BUT did we ever hear that REMINDER to every layman like us?  I can't remember, NOT even once.  But early today, I overheard an American retiree sharing her words of wisdom in FB.  And that woke me up [too late though] to realize that one too many conflicts in life did and do happen because at least one party 'FORCED' his way💴💷💵

Let's walk back down our respective 'MEMORY LANES' and let's recall.  WHERE there time times in the past when you seemed to FORCE your very opinionated side on others?  OR was it WHEN you FORCED your preferred option as the way to go without securing the concurrence/consent of the other party?  OR was there a time you wanted to go 'malling' OR shopping but your partner/spouse gave you a cold shoulder and YET, you still FORCED your way there?  OR remember that brainstorming at work WHEN you were at loggerheads with your colleague and without getting their BUY-IN, you still went ahead❌❌❌

BTW, getting someone's BUY-IN is a must-do and must-have even in circumstances and situations WHEN/WHERE you're kind of 'calling the shots'.  You might challenge me, WHY do we need to get the BUY-IN to your initiative at work if it happens you are the manager OR leader?  Simple answer.  To execute that proposition, WON'T you need other team members?  Their 'arms and legs?  Their cooperation?  Their collective effort?  And even assuming you can do everything on your own without them, HOW does it feel if you did it without their BUY-IN❔❔❔

OR everything is ALL IN THE FAMILY.  A common example, here you are, having a modest amount to budget for a new home appliance and your preference is for a premium audio system while your spouse/partner wants to upgrade her washing machine from that top-load model to a front-load one and doubling the capacity [because of your family's needs].  Alas, you went ahead and bought that audio system.  WHAT happens next, we all know, right❓❓❓

Our takeaway for today?  Getting BUY-IN for ideas is essential step whether at your home with your family, at work or even in your entrepreneurial forays.  Securing the BUY-IN ensures that everyone is part of the decision-making and getting alignment and even incorporate objections and/or feedback before rolling out you or your idea.  Thing is, NEVER FORCE YOURSELF TO USE FORCE❗❗❗