Exit a Gridlocked Conversation: Uncovering The Roots of Your Belief
1. Why This Matters
- Unpack Your Values: What core values underlie your position? Is it fairness, safety, or efficiency?
- Childhood Connections: Did a specific event or experience shape how you view this issue?
2. Your Feelings
- How strongly do you feel about this? Are you passionate or simply concerned?
3. The Ideal Outcome
- Imagine a perfect world. How would this issue be resolved?
4. Your Purpose
- Is there a deeper reason you care? Does this connect to a larger goal you have for yourself or society?
By answering these questions, you can gain a clearer understanding of your position and the driving force behind it.