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DON‘T MAKE ASSUMPTIONS

DON‘T MAKE ASSUMPTIONS

We often jump to conclusions and make assumptions that are wildly wrong. When you have trouble understanding something, you assume you know what it means. When things become clear, you can see that it means something else entirely.

  • Find the courage to ask questions and to express what you really want.
  • Communicate with others as clearly as you can to avoid misunderstandings, sadness and drama.

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You can use three ways to break old agreements

  1. Start noticing the beliefs you have, which are based on fear and make you unhappy. 
  2. Learn to forgive the people who hurt you, most of all yourself.
  3. Remember that each day could be your last to stay in the present.

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DON‘T TAKE ANYTHING PERSONALLY

DON‘T TAKE ANYTHING PERSONALLY

  • Nothing others do is because of you.
  • What others say and do is a projection of their own reality, their own dream.
  • When you are immune to the opinions and actions of others, you won't be the victim of needless suffering.

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BE IMPECCABLE WITH YOUR WORD

BE IMPECCABLE WITH YOUR WORD

  • Speak with integrity.
  • Say only what you mean.
  • Avoid using the Word to speak against yourself or to gossip about others.
  • Use the power of your Word in the direction of truth and love.

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ALWAYS DO YOUR BEST

ALWAYS DO YOUR BEST

  • Your best is going to change from moment to moment, it will be different when you are healthy as opposed to sick.
  • Under any circumstance, simply do your best, and you will avoid self-judgment, self-abuse and regret.

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Lesson 3: Don’t Make Assumptions

Lesson 3: Don’t Make Assumptions

  • In Miguel’s eyes, making assumptions leads to suffering.
  • Assumptions often have very little basis in reality and are only real in our imaginations.
  • To overcome this expectation, ask questions and maintain clear communication with others

Don't Make Assumptions

  • Ask for clarification when in doubt.
  • Be clear in your communication.
  • Avoid misunderstandings by being open and honest.
  • Be open to hearing the other person's point of view.
  • Avoid mind reading and projecting your own thoughts and feelings onto others.
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6. Don’t Make Assumptions

6. Don’t Make Assumptions

Provide criticism within what you know as fact about the person and the subject. Avoid assumptions as they make you and the person look bad — especially when your assumption is wrong.

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