My Perception of You is a Reflection of Me

How often do you catch yourself in a negative judgement about others?

We all do it.

But, how to break the habit?

When a young Richard Branson spoke about someone in a negative manner, his parents would make him face a mirror and repeat it. They wanted him to visualise the negative energy he was creating.

An ex-girlfriend used to remind me: when you point a finger at someone, four fingers point back at you.

Using this idea has been one of the most powerful tools for my own development. Whenever I catch myself criticising someone else, as soon as I can, I stop to ask myself:

How do I engage in exactly what I’m accusing this person of doing?

I’ll be honest, this can be tough. You have to admit to your own projections. It might also take a while for you to see exactly how you’re like them, but it is super effective.

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