Update on my For one week, I will not volunteer my opinion on ANYTHING unless I am EXPLICITLY asked for it." challenge.
VICTORIES:
I was caught in a roundtable discussion about the best methods for introducing (forcing exposure upon) your kids to different activities (piano lessons, tee-ball, dance class).
This was easy to stay out of, because my daughter is still 0, and I haven't had to think about it yet.
Then, the topic shifted to how awful video games were for kids.
This was harder to stay out of, but I did.
I found out my friend started smoking again.
I didn't try talking him out of it. But honestly, it's 'cause I really don't care. He's awesome. When some people take up bad habits, I try talking them out of it, thinking that by correcting all of their flaws, they will somehow be transformed into a person I enjoy being around. But, this guy's already awesome.
FAILURES:
I'm a worship leader at my church, and we had practice last night. It's a fairly autocratic gig. You have to be the one to make the call. Perhaps that's where most of my tension in this experiment comes from. I'm used to those dictatorial parts of my world, and want to unleash this power upon the others.
For those of you who participating, any stories yet on your end? It's hard, isn't it?
May 15, 2012
I Will Not Volunteer My Opinion Unless Asked: Day 1 Results
Update on my For one week, I will not volunteer my opinion on ANYTHING unless I am EXPLICITLY asked for it." challenge.
VICTORIES:
This was said in my presence.
"I don't just think the drunk driver should be held responsible. I think EVERYONE in the car should be held responsible."
And I didn't say a thing.
FAILURES:
I'm not sure what to do about meetings. I'm in the room. So, by default, I'm at least passively being asked for my opinion? To be short, some stuff was being decided on that was going to be decided on wrong, and I spoke up. But, I was super Socratic about it - they totally thought it was their idea...yes, I know this was cheating. I'm going to try avoid meetings the rest of the week.
For those of you who participating, any stories yet on your end? It's hard, isn't it?
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VICTORIES:
This was said in my presence.
"I don't just think the drunk driver should be held responsible. I think EVERYONE in the car should be held responsible."
And I didn't say a thing.
FAILURES:
I'm not sure what to do about meetings. I'm in the room. So, by default, I'm at least passively being asked for my opinion? To be short, some stuff was being decided on that was going to be decided on wrong, and I spoke up. But, I was super Socratic about it - they totally thought it was their idea...yes, I know this was cheating. I'm going to try avoid meetings the rest of the week.
For those of you who participating, any stories yet on your end? It's hard, isn't it?