Perception and perspective - Don't Be A Wage Slave

I recently sat beside two men who were negotiating the sale of interactive Ray-Ban (1) glasses. The man selling the device extolled its virtues and how useful it had been. He was now attempting to sell it — and he stated some very rational reasons why. The other man was at first very patient and receptive, but slowly, over time, he began to voice some objections. There was a scratch here, a nick there. And then the inevitable: it was difficult to interface with his device. This eventually led to the seller objecting rather strongly that he had “babied” the item and there was absolutely nothing wrong with it. The net result was that the potential purchaser simply got up and walked away. It was a sad end to a budding sale.

I spoke with the man selling the glasses, and I asked him why he had objected so strenuously to the other man’s criticisms. He stated that the device was wonderful and he had had absolutely no problems with it. This is the great dilemma for mankind — the difference between my perception and the perspective of another person, their perspective. (2) The one man, the seller, believed that he was offering fair value, while the other individual questioned the veracity of his statements and doubted that the value was implicit without flaw.

On both accounts, we can see errors: the seller did not take into account that the item was used — yes, used well, but still used. On the other hand, the potential purchaser assumed that the seller was attempting to cheat him out of some money. In both cases, a simple acceptance that the other person was seeing the occurrence differently would have facilitated the sale.

In the modern world, rife with countless international, national, and personal conflicts, this simple suggestion could lead to a resolution of disagreements and peace. Untold people, when confronted with a difference of opinion, will walk away. However upsetting, we must stay and rationally listen to what the other person has to say — even if their ideas seem strange and outlandish. If not, war and catastrophe will continue to dominate our world.

There is also the belief that conflicts are profitable. War requires expensive weapons and impressive uniforms. We assume that aggression is a natural state of life for mankind and society. (3) I do not believe this is correct. It is only through dialogue with our family, friends, and colleagues that we will approach a more peaceful and thoughtful world. My understanding and my attempt at comprehending your perception will go a long way in easing conflict and finding a resolution. Henry Ford, the great inventor, (4) leaves us with a thought: If there is any secret of success, it lies in the ability to understand the other person’s point of view and see things from his angle as well as from your own.

A closing thought: It is important to realize that most of us are the same. We want similar things out of life: love, success, a happy existence, and the belief that my contributions in life have made my family and the world a little bit better. The attempt to understand that my perception may not be the same as your perspective will go a long way in making society more harmonious.

To sum up: This week, we spoke about perception and perspective

To be noted: Ralph Waldo Emerson (5) — Common sense is genius dressed up in its working clothes.

Just for fun: outube.com/watch?v=qNEDKSWryZM&list=RDqNEDKSWryZM&start_radio=1&ab_channel=ObscuredPictures

For reflection: https://web-archive-2017.ait.org.tw/infousa/zhtw/PUBS/AmReader/p135.HTM

This week, on your reflective walk, please ponder the realization that “the way you see the world” is not necessarily how others see it.

Every day, look for something magical and beautiful.

Don’t be a wage slave – critical thinking is great!

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Footnotes:

1) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ViA4-YWx8Y4&ab_channel=6MonthsLater

2) https://ozanvarol.com/henry-fords-secret-success/