From this perspective, we are better able to express the sympathy and generosity that we all but naturally display toward the young, whom we tend to describe as naughty rather than bad, cheeky rather than arrogant.
—@alaindebotton
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He said to view the world as an innocent child would.
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I can't remember who said this, but picturing someone as the most important person in someone else's life is also a powerful way to see them in a different light
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That wasn't what he said. He said to be like little children (their faith, trust, etc), not picture others as children.
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Then he said, “I tell you the truth, unless you turn from your sins and become like little children, you will never get into the Kingdom of Heaven. Matthew 18:3
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Reminds me of this: “MIT faculty are supposed to put baby pictures on their web pages to demonstrate what approachable, warm, caring people they really are.” http://groups.csail.mit.edu/mac/users/hal/oblig.html …
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Cheat code: most of us have a part of us that are still children on the inside

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Same for customers of early stage startups
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And also, the idea of “it’s not their fault that they are not self aware” becomes a default that summons patience if you’re picturing them as a child — making it even easier to act Adult.
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epic crossover
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