Learn to be compassionate.
from The Charisma Myth: How Anyone Can Master the Art and Science of Personal Magnetism by Olivia Fox Cabane
If you lack compassion, you can be seen as overconfident or even arrogant. Compassion is very important to have good relationships with people.
How to Apply This
Use these three steps to practice compassion with someone you know.
-
Imagine their past.
What would it be like if you had been born in their circumstances and family? What was their family’s situation? -
Imagine their present.
What does it feel like to be them? Put yourself into their shoes and skin. What might they be feeling right now? -
Imagine it’s the last day of their life.
Imagine you are at the funeral. What would you say about them?
Why Use Mentorist?
- Track your progress and build lasting habits
- Get personalized reminders to stay on track
- Access hundreds of book summaries with actionable steps
- Transform knowledge into action in just 15 minutes a day
Ready to Take Action?
Download Mentorist to track your progress, get personalized reminders, and turn this insight into a lasting habit.