The only thing more powerful than gratitude is encouragement. 

Helping someone fight against something is hard

Helping someone fight for something is harder. 

Helping someone to not need to fight at all is the hardest. 

Being there for them is not about intensity but rather about presence. True presence in the present is a gift. 

It is impossible to be patronizing and humble at the same time. When you are humble it means you respect yourself and it also means you respect the value of others. 

You can ask questions but don’t be questioning. Questioning is doubting, asking questions is curiosity looking for truth. Doubting is a lack of faith, asking questions without “being questioning” involves hope. Questioning is negative; asking questions is supportive.

Most people say what needs to be said so they feel better, not what is true. 

The projection is what they see.

The projection is also what they feel. Projection determines other’s perception.

What you project shows and determines how others feel, about themselves and about you. Project the right ideas and emotions and you can drive the right behavior.

Once you set your ego aside, the natural selfish desire to be known, in charge, respected, and recognized, then you can accomplish your actual potential.

Competency is only half the battle. Others have to know you are competent and believe you will continue to be. This is why some people have opportunities and succeed and others seem to just be on the outside every time. Competence is needed, but so is trust and trust only comes after familiarity. 

Ideas are easy. 

Building is hard. 

Build more and you will always create more value, for you and for others.