Confrontation

Humans are known to be peace loving creatures. They love the flow of things, and avoid rocking the boat.

But sometimes, the smooth ride is interrupted, either by the current, a collision, or a crack in the boat itself.

This unwelcome interruption, evinces different responses.

Some scratch their head for solutions, some wait for the storm to pass, and some adjust their sails.

How we tackle these situations reflect our values, our approach, and our mettle.

If we become too scared to confront the chief problems of our time, there is no hope of ever solving them - Jim Demint

While different situations need different solutions, looking the other way can be expensive. When we push the ugly reality under the carpet, it makes us regret, as it resurfaces uglier than what we suppressed.

Confront your fears, list them, get to know them, and only then will you be able to put them aside and move ahead - Jerry Gillies

While confrontations are looked upon as unnecessary, and avoidable, some can be productive too. Looking to tackle issues firmly, or a firm resolve to find a solution are the cornerstones of progress.

There can be no progress without head-on confrontation - Christopher Hitchens

Positive and aggressive mindset notwithstanding, it is wise to craft a solution as confrontation usually extracts a price.

In the confrontation between the stream and the rock, the stream always wins. Not through strength, but through persistence - H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Our confrontations tell people a lot about us. Who we are, what we stand for, and our priorities in life.

Truth carries with it confrontation. Truth demands confrontation; loving confrontation, but confrontation nevertheless - Francis Schaeffer

But all confrontations pale into insignificance compared to the biggest confrontation in our lives.

The bigger confrontation is the one an individual has with itself - Asghar Farhadi

External confrontations are visible. And so are the responses or the lack of them. However, the violent but silent confrontations that go within us are the ones that shape us, our choices, our journey and our destination.

The most effective way to ensure the value of the future is to confront the present courageously and constructively - Rollo May

About the Author: *Suneel Agarwal* is a Brand Architect, and a Speaker Coach with over 30 years’ experience. Suneel consults with businesses on growth and branding. He helps people develop Communication Excellence to excel in their enterprise and career.

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