We think we know what’s going on, why others react the way they do, what motivates people, and why things are the way they are. Is it self-centeredness, naivety, or a combination of the two? Beware, you only see a small part of people’s story; the tip of the iceberg if you will.
There’s always more to the story and everyone has a story. Remembering that we don’t know the whole story keeps us from jumping to conclusions and judgments and crashing into an iceberg like the Titanic. Think about it, we hope others don’t jump to conclusions about us. Therefore, you can respect others by skipping judgments and getting curious about their story knowing you are only seeing a small portion of what’s really happening in their ocean.