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Believe nothing

7/17/2013

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Posted by BJ
On my office wall, along with a calendar (I know, how old school, right?) and pictures of my children, grandchildren and dogs (and yes Jon, I even have one of you), I have several cards and posters.

The latter have sayings that I find highly relevant, inspiring and/or good reminders. One of these leads with, “Believe nothing,” and goes on to read, “no matter where you read it or who said it, not even if I have said it, unless it agrees with your own reason and common sense.” This saying is attributed to Buddha.
The, “… even if I have said it,” strikes home for me. As someone who presents at conferences, delivers workshops and to whom individuals look for mentorship and thinking, I am keenly aware that I need to be careful as to what I say for it might be accepted as truth just because I said it.

?I would hope those of you who read our blog, attend our presentations and workshops and who look to Jon and me for guidance and thought leadership, would always test what we say/what you hear with, “Does this agree with my own reason and common sense?”
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John E. Bredehoft
3/25/2016 02:59:23 pm

My favorite example of testing sources can be found at the Snopes page at http://www.snopes.com/lost/mistered.asp – a page that reveals the true nature of television star Mister Ed. (Oh, and be sure to click on the “More information about this page” button at the bottom.)

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