The Other Shoe

Day 65 of 365.

It’s easy to demand excellence from others. But how often do we demand it from ourselves?

You and I have our own personal struggles and goals. However, at the root we require the same basics to live.

Thing is we also differ greatly.

Usually in the area of what we value and how that influences what we fight for.

It’s in this space we forget to take the time to understand things from the opposite perspective.

Growing up I would always hear that the truth has three sides, your side, the other person’s side, and then the truth. Or something close.

If we neglect the perspectives and experience that a diverse group of people bring to the table, we’ll ultimately end up holding ourselves back from some of the greatest achievements.

In short. It isn’t a competition but a collaboration.

David Yarde

David Yarde is a multidisciplinary strategist connecting human behavior, brand architecture and tech systems. Over twenty-odd years across design, brand and code, he has shaped positioning and brand architecture, designed identities and interfaces, and architected the platforms and data systems behind them. He founded Sevenality and is pioneering Lovable Brands. He’s based in Orlando.

Join the Conversation

Have thoughts on this article? We'd love to hear from you.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.