Why Being True Matters More Than Being Right in Life

There are parts of life we pay attention to because they feel important: the big conversations, the moments of conflict, the decisions that carry weight.

And then there are the other moments.

The ones that happen so quickly we barely notice we’re in them.

A tiny reaction when someone interrupts us.

A familiar tightening when we feel misunderstood.

The urge to explain. To correct. To justify.

Ben said something in his testimonial that keeps landing: it’s often the everyday situations — the “mundane” ones — that shape us the most, precisely because our responses there are automatic.

He described his 361° Perspective day as a self-awareness, self-discovery journey… even “a little day for yourself.” A space to explore parts of yourself you don’t always question — and to uncover the layers beneath behaviour: thoughts, beliefs, and the way we think we “should” come across.

And then he named the most practical pivot:

The difference between showing up when you want to be TRUE…

versus when you want to be RIGHT.

He said he still sees it everywhere now. (Sometimes to the point where it’s annoying — because once you can see it, you can’t unsee it.)

But that’s the gift.

Because the moment you notice, “I’m trying to be right,” you regain something you didn’t have a second earlier:

A choice point.

Gentle Practice (30 seconds)

When you feel yourself tighten, pause and ask:

“Am I trying to be right… or am I willing to be true?”

If you want a structured way to explore your patterns and train this choice point, Step 1 is the course. If you’d prefer to speak first, you can book a call.

 

 

 


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