Mike’s Creed or #mikesCreed is merely a simple way of referencing a set of principles to follow when listening to, or drawing conclusions from other's words or actions; especially if the conclusions are negative or troubling.
This is Mike's Creed:
- Seek to understand (get clarity), from the source
- Assume they have the best intentions
- Assume they are intelligent
- Give them the benefit of the doubt
- Look past their delivery methods
- Trust them until given reason not to
- Acknowledge my interpretations could be wrong
(regardless how sound and logical they are) - Be teachable
- Follow these principles until conclusive reason not to.
Experience and observation has shown that being committed to practicing these principles with one another, regardless of how challenging it may seem, significantly benefits all parties involved, especially if one chooses not to seek clarity from the source, or cannot.
I may make reference to these principles as Mike's Creed or #mikesCreed in future conversations, with hopes of receiving the same in return.
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I have much more to say regarding this creed. I want to address why I have such deep convictions on this approach, how has it changed my relationships with others, what spiritual realities are being applied here, and more.
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