Now that I’ve got several months of total and complete clarity under my belt, I find that clearer thinking makes it easier to confront difficult situations directly. What I mean is, I used to tiptoe around tough situations, sometimes not speaking my mind – a concept that might be hard for some to imagine. I often handled things very delicately, aiming not to upset or offend anyone or anything. Now, after having time to think clearly and see things in a different light, I find myself wanting to tackle difficult situations head-on.
Mastering the art of addressing the elephant in the room, even in a room full of people, has become my newest and greatest talent. I’ve discovered that the more you confront issues directly and have straightforward conversations about topics no one wants to address, the clearer your thinking becomes. This clarity allows you to resolve any situation in minutes, a process that previously might have taken days. The more experiences of this nature I encounter, the more I realize how much time I wasted in the past by not confronting situations directly.
Yes, sometimes it’s better to let things play out. Sometimes, it’s better to give things space and time before having tough conversations. However, the more I observe and the clearer my vision becomes across all kinds of situations, the more I recognize the power of bringing things into the open and rationalizing the best outcomes or solutions. It’s not always easy or pleasant, but it sure takes a lot of wasted time out of the equation.
Address things head-on. You will relieve yourself from a lot of undue stress and wasted time.