The Value of Perspective
Whether you see this man from a portrait or a profile perspective – you are right.
Likewise, you might view a map to your destination from a bird’s eye perspective, but remain unaware of the roadblocks that obstruct the main highway due to accidents and construction.
Considering different perspectives are important when it comes to mapping out the journey of our lives.
Wouldn’t it be useful if a fellow traveller further down the road could warn you of obstructions ahead and advise you how to circumnavigate them ?
Regrettably, most people afford themselves the luxury of rendering advice without ever having travelled the same road. That’s what’s called an opinion – not a perspective.
Remember your twice divorced best friend rendering relationship advice ?
Opinions are cheap, and those who offer them - often unsolicitedly - dispense them like candy at Halloween because, in the end, they don't have to bear the consequences of you taking these opinions to heart.
Or has anyone of your well-meaning friends ever offered to pay your utility bills when his stock pick recommendation left you and your family penniless for the month ?
Likewise, you might view a map to your destination from a bird’s eye perspective, but remain unaware of the roadblocks that obstruct the main highway due to accidents and construction.
Considering different perspectives are important when it comes to mapping out the journey of our lives.
Wouldn’t it be useful if a fellow traveller further down the road could warn you of obstructions ahead and advise you how to circumnavigate them ?
Regrettably, most people afford themselves the luxury of rendering advice without ever having travelled the same road. That’s what’s called an opinion – not a perspective.
Remember your twice divorced best friend rendering relationship advice ?
Opinions are cheap, and those who offer them - often unsolicitedly - dispense them like candy at Halloween because, in the end, they don't have to bear the consequences of you taking these opinions to heart.
Or has anyone of your well-meaning friends ever offered to pay your utility bills when his stock pick recommendation left you and your family penniless for the month ?
