Nothing like stopping, abruptly, on a stairway. To read:
The most dangerous phrase in the language is ‘we’ve always done it this way. ‘ ~ Rear Admiral Grace Hooper
There will always be moments that make huge impacts on our lives. For me reading this quote is one of them. It absolutely made me realize that the language we chose, will significantly impact:
- how we think
- what we believe is possible
- the actions we choose to take
Every time I come across it again, it’s impact is probably based on how far I’ve slipped into dangerous thinking myself. Funny how a picture in the archives, a quote I’ve read multiple times, a random seeming comment can do that.
This week I’m reexamining what I’ve been stopping myself from doing – because of the words I’ve been choosing for myself.
If you want to learn more about
Rear Admiral Grace Hooper PhD
this links to the Yale News profile on her.