The impulse to judge someone is easier than the choice to help. It's also a form of cowardice that reveals more about your own fears than it does about their mistakes.
This is a deconstruction of why we judge. It's not about shaming the behavior, but about understanding its mechanics: how judgment is a self-protection mechanism, how it reflects our deepest insecurities, and how it costs us opportunities for connection and growth.
We explore the practical definition of courage in everyday life—choosing to help when it's uncomfortable—and the profound ripple effect that one act of compassion can have, not only on others, but on your own future. This is a guide to choosing a more courageous, and ultimately more rewarding, path.
Chapters:
- 00:00 - Intro
- 00:21 - The Uncomfortable Truth About Judgment
- 01:11 - Redefining Cowardice and Courage
- 02:23 - The Narratives We Build to Justify Inaction
- 03:00 - Why We Really Judge: A Tool for Self-Protection
- 04:23 - Judgment as a Mirror to Our Own Fears
- 05:13 - The Ripple Effect of Choosing Compassion
- 06:44 - The Questions to Ask Before You Judge
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