A Sicilian proverb says, “Only the spoon knows
what is stirring in the pot.” When you allow another person to know what is
stirring within you, giving him a “taste” of a plan or idea, you instantly make
a connection with him. Who doesn’t want to know what’s going on in the mind of
someone they care about?
You might think that sharing a secret with someone
always has to be a big deal with life-changing ramifications. It doesn’t. Of
course, when you let people in on something impacting, it makes quite an
impression. But you can make sharing a secret part of your everyday life using everyday
things. The first time you share something with others, aren’t you sharing
something that has been secret up to that moment? Why not let the person to
whom you’re talking know that you’re revealing it for the first time? That
makes him feel special.
Sharing a secret with someone is really a matter
of two things: reading the context of a situation and desiring to build up the
other person. If you do those two things, you can learn this skill.
Share what’s stirring within you today to make a
meaningful connection.
Reference:
Maxwell, J. C. (2007). Maximize your day: 365 days of insights to develop the leader within you and influence those around you. Manila, Philippines: OMF Literature Inc.
Maxwell, J. C. (2007). Maximize your day: 365 days of insights to develop the leader within you and influence those around you. Manila, Philippines: OMF Literature Inc.
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