Illustration by Lucas Ballasy. Made in Figma.
This morning, I re-discovered this excerpt from Tell to Win by Peter Guber (via Readwise):
“The best stories lead from the heart, not the mind.”
Initially, it resonated with me because it's an idea I revisit constantly when I write. But as I sat with the statement longer, it began to take on new meaning.
Look at what happens when you omit the best stories:
"Lead from the heart, not the mind."
Notice the word lead. It is not about acting emotionally. It is about pursuing our instincts, not second-guessing ourselves or overthinking what we feel.
Our mind is what holds us back. It worries about what others will think. It fears the discomfort of telling the truth. It sidesteps momentary pain for short-term pleasure. All along, our heart knows we are making the wrong choice, but when we lead with our mind, our heart takes a back seat.
When it comes to communication, collaboration, and just purely interacting with other humans, I cannot think of a better mantra. At home, at work, in life.
Monday, March 29, 2021
