Nicholas Klein, a trade union activist, said in a 1918 speech, “First they ignore you. Then they ridicule you. And then they attack you and want to burn you. And then they build monuments to you.” Source: a transcript from the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America convention.

Personally, professionally, feedback, testimonials, reviews, et. al. bear zero influence on my decision making process. Why? The wisdom buried in don Miguel Ruiz’s The Four Agreements — holds true to opinions.

What you think or feel about what I do, say (or don’t do or say) — is 100% yours. The moment I try to flavor your thinking or feeling(s) = the moment I become controlling and manipulative.

Do you want controlling and manipulative relationships?