Everyone has an Opinion.<\/p>\n

Opinions are not Facts, obviously.<\/p>\n

Yet most things we think \/act on are Opinions.<\/p>\n

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OK, so?<\/p>\n

When you have conflict within yourself verify:<\/p>\n

Is this a Fact or an Opinion?<\/p>\n

Then act accordingly.<\/p>\n

Why validate Opinions as if they are Facts …<\/p>\n

especially when things go wrong.<\/p>\n

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With others:<\/p>\n

Are you married<\/em> = Fact Q & A<\/p>\n

Do you like<\/strong> being married<\/em> = Opinion Q & A<\/p>\n

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You cannot change Facts.<\/p>\n

However you can always change Opinions.<\/p>\n

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Most effective is to respond by adding<\/strong><\/p>\n

“Yes, and<\/strong> when you consider…”<\/p>\n

And then add your counter reasoning.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Practice on yourself <\/em>first!<\/p>\n

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These are Related<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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#\u00a021<\/strong>\u00a0Interpretation<\/a> – 27<\/strong> Responses<\/a> – 125<\/strong> A Clumsy Self Image<\/a> – 135<\/strong> Excuses<\/a><\/p>\n

162<\/strong> Consider the Source<\/a> – 182<\/strong> Grey<\/a> – 194<\/strong> F.E.A.R.<\/a> – 209<\/strong> One Second or One Year<\/a><\/p>\n

230<\/strong> Total<\/a> – 231<\/strong> Statement<\/a> – 266<\/strong> Results<\/a> – 286<\/strong> Bias<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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