260430 What I learned in my studies this morning 6

Today's Meditation(s):

To come back to the starting point of my discussion, I repeat that it is mistaken zeal for the teacher, if he be a true philosopher, to rehearse a multitude of arguments and proofs to his pupils. He should rather touch upon each one with just measure, seek to penetrate to the very intellect of his hearer, and present persuasive arguments and such as cannot easily be refuted. But most of all his treatment should consist in showing himself not only as one who utters words which are most helpful, but as one who acts consistently with them. ~ Musonius Rufus, Lecture 1.6

KISS.

Concise.

Cogent.

Appeal to reason.

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Walk the walk.

Show up.

Show how.

Show now.

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But meet the person where they are.

Understand how personality and human psychology effect people.

Empathize.

Find reasons they understand.

Use this foundation to help them get the Reason you've held in reserve for just this moment.