The proverb "Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me!" may feel safe and reassuring to many. We don't want to look like fools, be taken advantage of, or be tricked, right?
And yet sometimes, giving someone the benefit of the doubt is healthier and more productive long-term. Probably the most challenging part is deciding what we need in order to go for it, to take a risk, to be okay with the outcome, whatever it can be.
[When in doubt, what do you think
and how do you interact with others?]
In your world, "Who deserves the benefit of the doubt?"
Tags: Coaching question, Self-coaching, Self-awareness, Self-reflection, Building trust, Relationships
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