Every Friday we unite for five minutes. Only five minutes, that's all we get, that's all we have. And then, right where we are, no edits or second thoughts, we publish those words. This week, we write on polite.
I was taught to be seen and not heard.
I was taught to smile and play along.
I was taught go along to get along.
I was taught that being polite is the most important thing.
And now, I am teaching you differently.
I am reminding you to lead with your heart and kindness, but no, hard no to being polite.
Politeness is how you get hurt.
Politeness is how you get lost.
Politeness is how you say yes to anything.
So no.
Do not be polite.
Be seen and heard.
Question, ask why, ask if there's a different way.
Do better than smile and get along.
Be louder, stand up for who you are.
Be less mousy than me, be proud of who you are and what you believe in.
