Weekly Quote: Ryan Holiday on Gaining Confidence From Empathy

"A little awareness, a little empathy, it doesn't make us soft. It gives us confidence." Courage is Calling by Ryan Holiday

Ryan Holiday reminds us about the strength of empathy from Courage is Calling: Fortune Favors the Brave. Understanding the context of where a person is in their life means you’ll be able to meet them where they are instead of pushing or pulling them unnecessarily.

This idea is helpful and worthy of your attention anywhere, whether at home with your kids, at work with the team you lead, at the grocery store, or anywhere. Everyone goes through stuff. The more context you have, the better prepared you will be.

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