Ep. 32: The Art of Giving (and Risking) Strong Opinions

“You always own the option of having no opinion. There is never any need to get worked up or to trouble your soul about things you can’t control. These things are not asking to be judged by you. Leave them alone.” Marcus Aurelius.  Give an opinion swiftly and you turn out to be right, you’ll be praised.  Give an opinion too fast and you’re wrong, you’ll be thought of unfavorably, the “peak end rule” will become activated, and you’ll have a very tough uphill climb ahead of you.  Remember: Opinions are inescapable.  You must have them in order to progress professionally and the reality is that opinions are necessary for our lives to function.  On the outside, it may appear as if giving your genuine opinion only has an upside, but does it really? On this week’s episode of the Working Ant, let me coach you on what to consider the next time you’re asked to give your opinion!