Monthly Archives: April 2012

Just reading a book last night called Nerve by Taylor Clark and he talks about the story of how this prince came to enlightenment some 2500 years ago (now called Buddha). Just before he came to this point he realised that … Continue reading →

Why do we need to beg when we “beg to differ” or offer “all due respect” when we want to disagree with someone we are conversing with? Is there an explicit reason for such politeness? I think there is. I think … Continue reading →

Putting climate change aside, I think it is fair to fine companies that polute our water ways and to also fine companies that polute our air. Good on ya Julia! #carbonfine #carbontax

My defining of actions for respect, trust, honesty and love in relation to each other, and to us. RESPECT: Speaking: Starts with me respecting someone’s ears by speaking with what we agree is Adjustable, Accountable and Acceptable language. Responding: Then … Continue reading →

Who do we talk for? Is it more for ourselves or for others? Who am I posting this for? Am I posting this for you or for myself? According to the Golden Rule it would be for our own sake first. … Continue reading →

Step 1: Person A agrees to speak using Adjustable, Accountable and Acceptable language in relation to Person B. Step 2: If person B wishes to dispute the content and/or delivery of person A, they agree to respond with Appreciation, Acknowledgment … Continue reading →

Rethink Perfect is about building upon the agreement to: “try to hold each other accountable to use a dispute moderator like the 6A Rules of Engagement when conversing”. It is not about one of us losing and the other winning … Continue reading →