One of the toughest things that humans need to do is also one of the most powerful things we can do
Apologize
But most of us get it wrong
Apologize
But most of us get it wrong
Because
- we apologize so that the other person accepts us back
- we apologize out of fear of authority
- we apologize because of fear of judgement
All the wrong reasons
- we apologize so that the other person accepts us back
- we apologize out of fear of authority
- we apologize because of fear of judgement
All the wrong reasons
A sincere apology comprises 3 parts
1. I am sorry for my actions
2. I take responsibility
3. Is there anything I can do to make it right?
And here is the key
If no.3 is answered, that is a bonus.
That is not your right!
1. I am sorry for my actions
2. I take responsibility
3. Is there anything I can do to make it right?
And here is the key
If no.3 is answered, that is a bonus.
That is not your right!
Even when you know things may never be the same again, apologize.
Because you should.
Because you should.