One Apple A Day #888 - intentions and behaviour
"We judge ourselves by our intentions and others by their behaviour."
Stephen M.R. Covey, The Speed of Trust: The One Thing that Changes Everything.
My dear friend Luca reminded me of this statement by Covey. We were talking about a few situations in which other people's actions triggered me.
You know, one of those situations in which you feel you're doing your best for the collective interest while others seem to focus only on themselves?
I've been there a few times. And I always played the victim's part, walking away with resentment.
Only this time was different.
Or maybe I am different.
But those words from Covey stung me to the core.
What do I really know about others' intentions?
And what about my actions?
What do my behaviours say about my intentions?
It was one of those moments of truth.
We communicate through our behaviours.
I can't control what others read in my actions, but I must always check if my behaviours align with my intentions.