“Do You Do Lawns Too?” - by Guy Kawasaki
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A personal story highlights a valuable lesson in taking the high road. The incident involved an older woman asking, 'Do you do lawns, too?' which initially caused indignation due to a perceived racial assumption. However, the woman clarified that her intent was based on the quality of work observed. The storyteller's father responded pragmatically, teaching a lesson about not taking offense easily. This narrative underscores the importance of not seeking problems where there are none, responding with grace rather than anger, and giving people the benefit of the doubt. It emphasizes that one should not let comments easily offend them. An interview with Frederick Joseph, a black activist and author, further reinforces this message. Joseph shared a similar story and suggested using such situations to educate others. He emphasized the importance of giving people the benefit of the doubt and addressing potential biases kindly. The story of resentment turning into a lesson in humility and resilience encourages taking the high road in life. It also promotes the Remarkable People podcast episode with Matt Abrahams and announces the new book 'Think Remarkable'.
A personal story highlights a valuable lesson in taking the high road. The incident involved an olde