The strategy coming at us is all about flooding the zone with so much chaos and damage that we can’t possibly fight it all. So much from so many directions can cause so so much confusion and discouragement. Where does one even begin?
For all of us in the country who are under attack we need to be united in our goal of pushing back even in areas that don’t immediately affect us. On an individual level however we need to carefully choose the battles we aim our energies at to be most effective.
Don’t be that girl railing 110% at all things
We all know that person who is all over social media raging at everything 24/7. They are in hyper drive at everything, all the time. It’s good to be vigilant and informed, it’s good to care. Be careful however not to over do it and loose your effectiveness as a voice – you become part of the white noise.
Focus your action on what you know best
We are most effective when we are working with those close to us – those we share the same challenges with. Find your voice and your arena to be most effective in leading. Maybe it’s a small niche or a wider area of interest.
Your voice can be most effective if you speak from a place of lived experience, depth of knowledge and genuine wisdom. Don’t stop there however, dive deeper into what you are most passionate about and learn everything you can. If we soap box on issues we are ill informed of, it shows.
Don’t suffer fools
We all encounter the ignorant and uninformed trolls who are without question so wrong, so lost, and so irritating. Let them be, you aren’t likely to change them. The old saying goes, “don’t waste your time arguing with fools, lest you be seen as one”.
When competing in the arena of ideas, it’s best to save your energies for the people who can actually be reached. When taking action it’s best to be a good representative of your message. Be positive and reasoned. Be an effective voice and use it wisely.
Be an honest broker
Be honest with yourself and others when discussing or advocating for your cause. Be willing challenge your own internal beliefs, recognize and accept the downsides of your positions. Nobody’s belief system is without flaws.
Being able to candidly admit the full aspects of truth around where you stand allows the opposition to do the same if they are also willing. That may not always be the case, but the fact remains we become more solid in our own message when we bring it with wisdom, balance and honesty.
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