In the development of our story, or thesis, we may come across an element that is correct and true. The feeling associated with thinking truth has been realized will tempt us to proudly press a point, or a variety of points. Trust, faith, and confidence that truth/rightness speaks for itself is important here. Gratuitously pressing our ‘truth’ will likely return contest, if not argument, and jeopardize the reception of our thoughts. The jaundice that comes up authoritatively arguing is inherent. Letting a story speak for itself is a sure means of allowing it to breathe and be received. It also sets up a medium for feedback. The feedback loop is essential to the open ended refinement update of the story/thesis itself which results in greater clarity, accuracy, and coherence. We can never be too correct.
The image of Muhammad Ali withholding that last loaded punch, and not throwing it as George Foreman fell is the poetic metaphor model for this confidence point. There is nothing left to prove. Obviousness needs no accentuation. Minus an ego driven insult we’re able to recognize, develop, and maintain honor, nobility, and dignity. These are valuable assets as we proceed. Our stories and thesis will never be totally complete. This is a pilgrims progress. It’s non linear. We need as much help as possible. We can only benefit going forward by not creating active adversaries of envy, spite and retribution. Sure confidence, diligence, and fairness provision access to interaction and conduct that hasten our progress when we can override the cheap satisfaction of enforcing our righteousness. Inclusion and unity are key. There is little time to waste.