Waiting To Say, “I Told You So,” Is Pointless With So Much At Stake

So often it is much easier to wait to make a comment or to just simply let someone fail. Letting someone fail and hit rock bottom can be the right move in some situations. However, it is always better to err on the side of caution. In situations where there is a struggle or hardship, the circumstances may appear one way, but the underlying cause may be something completely different.

The Understanding

We all make mistakes. We are humans who are not perfect by any stretch of the imagination. However, it can be so easy to see someone else struggling, in trouble, or appear to have issues in their life and consider yourself better than they are. Now, I know no one reading this has EVER done this before, but many do. Whether in pity, shock, or confusion, our thoughts about others drive how we treat them and interact with them. For example, if you see someone struggling with money, do you have pity for them but are unwilling to help? Are you confused how anyone could get to this point in their lives? Perhaps you are even happy they are struggling because hitting rock bottom is how you learned to manage your money? In any sense, are you truly understanding and having compassion for them, or are you seeing them as inferior to you? Understanding the truth behind these things in life can play a huge role in allowing you to make a difference or help someone else.

The Action

We all hear at some time or another, “actions speak louder than words.” This is more realistic than you know. If you are seeing others in a similar view as discussed above, then you will probably show these feelings towards others through your actions. These actions may even be completely unintentional, but your thoughts will influence the way you act. What message is this going to send to the person in need? Are they going to want to reach out to you for help? Do you think you will come across as being approachable? If you tried to help, do you think it would be well received due to your countenance around them? Even a basic change in body language can make a huge difference.

The Result

Having the right understanding will lead to the right actions taken. This will, in turn, lead to the appropriate results. For example, take a man who has been successful in business and eliminating debt. He says he wants to help others with their struggles, but the understanding of others is poor. There is an underlying feeling of superiority due to his accomplishments. He attempts to relate to those struggling with money and careers, but he often mentions how his success worked rather than trying to figure out a solution for the person. There is no result due to the lack of correct understanding and actions. If you are truly of the correct mind to want to help others than you will have to first have the correct understanding of others. We are all different in our own regard. Helping others can be such a huge blessing to them and to you. Do not ruin it through your own misguided sense of understanding why you are there.