#195: Are You Waving Stupid Flags?
Some people are waving a \u201cstupid\u201d flag, signaling the rest of us that they are\u2026 well\u2026 stupid.
Here's how to know if you are waving \u201cstupid flags\u201d \u2013 and what they cost you in terms of\xa0money, repect, relationships, and opportunities. We don't leave you hanging \u2013 we'll give you some hints on \u2026. how to stop.
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Feature Segment: Are You Waving \u201cStupid Flags\u201d?You can know if you are waving \u201cstupid flags\u201d that cost you money, relationships, and opportunities\u2026. and you can learn to stop waving those flags. Here are 3 questions to ask yourself before you speak:
- Does what I\u2019m saying or doing possibly sound like a complaint? STUPID FLAG! Complaining is stupid. But making a request
is smart. - Does what I\u2019m saying or doing come at a cost to someone else? STUPID FLAG! Words and actions are as painful or deadly as a fist or a knife. Make sure your humor doesn\u2019t cost someone else. \u201cLike a madman who throws firebrands, arrows, and death is the man who deceives his neighbor and says, \u201cI am only joking!\u201d Proverbs 26:18-19
- Does what I\u2019m saying possibly display my ignorance? STUPID FLAG! Especially if you're about to express a heated opinion, stop and ask yourself, \u201cHow do I know this is true?\u201d
Remember that sometimes, even if you are certain you're right, speaking your opinion won't build anyone up, nor will it \u201cimpart grace to the hearer\u201d. (Ephesians 4:29)
30 Day Challenge: \u201c30 Days of No Stupid Flags\u201d \u2013 all you need is a rubber band and commitment. Or, as Sean explained, a Sharpie and some nerves of steel.
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