I’ve heard this said differently: 1. Is it true? 2. Is it kind? 3. Is it necessary? Sometimes, 4. Did it hit the mark? overrides all, I’m ashamed to admit.
funny. i teach my kinders to think through a very similar 3 questions when unsure if they should say something or not. 1) is it true? 2) is it kind? 3) is it necessary?. i help them with this if they’re not sure, and usually numbers 1 or 2, end it.
Just chatted with a friend/colleague while grabbing coffee at Starbucks. She was anxious about a meeting she was heading into and afraid she’d end up saying too much. I just said to her…”less is more. Once it’s out..you can’t put it back…” She grinned and nodded and we clinked paper/plastic cups! Bingo!
Live & Learn 
And I would add one more “who is this comment for?”
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Good add!
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this inner monologue is why introverts are so terrible at small talk
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I totally get THAT.
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This is really good.
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On point.
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My 4th is ‘is it kind’?
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Another great add!
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Reblogged this on Bright, shiny objects… and commented:
My 4th is ‘is it kind’?
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Thanks for sharing Todd
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Dittos…
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Yikes, I’ve been known to say, ‘whoops did I just say that aloud?”
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Laughing. I don’t even bother anymore. 🙂
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I’ve heard this said differently: 1. Is it true? 2. Is it kind? 3. Is it necessary? Sometimes, 4. Did it hit the mark? overrides all, I’m ashamed to admit.
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Yes…heard it before, it hasn’t registered yet.
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if only we all paused to ask these questions
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Yes, if only.
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Oooh that hits close – hmm maybe some thought should be given to that.
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Me too Jenni.
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funny. i teach my kinders to think through a very similar 3 questions when unsure if they should say something or not. 1) is it true? 2) is it kind? 3) is it necessary?. i help them with this if they’re not sure, and usually numbers 1 or 2, end it.
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Cute!
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Reblogged this on It Is What It Is and commented:
Simple ….. yet to the point!!
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Thank you for sharing Dr. Rex.
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Love to share your posts always!!
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Ha – will have to keep this in mind. Knowing me – the answer to all three would be yes though…
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Laughing. Me too. So me.
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Very valid questions. Sometimes you simply have to “throw it out there”. Susan x
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Oh boy. And I throw it out there…
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Just chatted with a friend/colleague while grabbing coffee at Starbucks. She was anxious about a meeting she was heading into and afraid she’d end up saying too much. I just said to her…”less is more. Once it’s out..you can’t put it back…” She grinned and nodded and we clinked paper/plastic cups! Bingo!
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🙂 Did you get paid for the genius of that advice?
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🙂 no…and knowing who it was…likely impossible for her to do! But I tried!
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Laughing.
On Fri, Mar 21, 2014 at 8:36 PM, Live & Learn wrote:
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Reblogged this on THE STRATEGIC LEARNER and commented:
So much useful wisdom in so few words …
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It is John. Thank you.
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great questions to help one tune in to what you create when you choose to say something. Thanks!
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They are Vicki…thanks.
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