Comments on: The Space Between the Stimulus and the Response http://michaelhyatt.com/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html Intentional Leadership Sun, 27 May 2012 14:40:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: On Being Offended (from a guest blogger) | LifeChurch Makati http://michaelhyatt.com/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html/comment-page-2#comment-96510 On Being Offended (from a guest blogger) | LifeChurch Makati Fri, 08 Apr 2011 02:18:58 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/11/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html#comment-96510 [...] Between the stimulus and the response is the power to chose. This is precisely what makes us human. We don’t have to respond in kind. [...] [...] Between the stimulus and the response is the power to chose. This is precisely what makes us human. We don’t have to respond in kind. [...]

]]> By: pastorbrett http://michaelhyatt.com/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html/comment-page-2#comment-87135 pastorbrett Thu, 10 Feb 2011 14:29:00 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/11/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html#comment-87135 Bravo! Very well said. A great reminder. Thank you. Bravo! Very well said. A great reminder. Thank you.

]]> By: The Number One Way Leaders Get Derailed http://michaelhyatt.com/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html/comment-page-2#comment-87087 The Number One Way Leaders Get Derailed Thu, 10 Feb 2011 12:24:53 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/11/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html#comment-87087 [...] a choice. You don’t have to be offended. One of the things that makes you uniquely human is you have a choice how you can respond to what happens to you.Remember that you are dead to these things. If you are a [...] [...] a choice. You don’t have to be offended. One of the things that makes you uniquely human is you have a choice how you can respond to what happens to you.Remember that you are dead to these things. If you are a [...]

]]> By: Tweets that mention The Space Between the Stimulus and the Response -- Topsy.com http://michaelhyatt.com/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html/comment-page-2#comment-84199 Tweets that mention The Space Between the Stimulus and the Response -- Topsy.com Thu, 20 Jan 2011 21:34:46 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/11/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html#comment-84199 [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Steven Lottering, Doug Toft. Doug Toft said: Freedom is in "The Space Between the Stimulus and the Response" (Michael Hyatt) http://bit.ly/fKOrLy [...] [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Steven Lottering, Doug Toft. Doug Toft said: Freedom is in "The Space Between the Stimulus and the Response" (Michael Hyatt) http://bit.ly/fKOrLy [...]

]]> By: Michael Hyatt http://michaelhyatt.com/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html/comment-page-2#comment-84183 Michael Hyatt Thu, 20 Jan 2011 19:25:00 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/11/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html#comment-84183 Wow. Thanks, Doug. Wow. Thanks, Doug.

]]> By: Doug Toft http://michaelhyatt.com/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html/comment-page-2#comment-84182 Doug Toft Thu, 20 Jan 2011 19:24:00 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/11/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html#comment-84182 This is one of my favorite blog posts ever. This is one of my favorite blog posts ever.

]]> By: Why Leaders Cannot Afford to Be Easily Offended http://michaelhyatt.com/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html/comment-page-2#comment-84075 Why Leaders Cannot Afford to Be Easily Offended Thu, 20 Jan 2011 11:01:58 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/11/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html#comment-84075 [...] Between the stimulus and the response in the power to chose. This is precisely what makes us human. We don’t have to respond in kind. [...] [...] Between the stimulus and the response in the power to chose. This is precisely what makes us human. We don’t have to respond in kind. [...]

]]> By: Stop: Don’t Send That Angry E-mail! http://michaelhyatt.com/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html/comment-page-2#comment-81243 Stop: Don’t Send That Angry E-mail! Fri, 24 Dec 2010 17:30:28 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/11/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html#comment-81243 [...] down. Put some space between the stimulus and the response. Little offenses look much bigger the closer you are to them. If you let a little time pass, you [...] [...] down. Put some space between the stimulus and the response. Little offenses look much bigger the closer you are to them. If you let a little time pass, you [...]

]]> By: The Executive and the Elephant by Richard L. Daft http://michaelhyatt.com/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html/comment-page-2#comment-72128 The Executive and the Elephant by Richard L. Daft Sat, 09 Oct 2010 00:31:00 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/11/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html#comment-72128 [...] Dick provides numerous practical exercises that encourage you to visualize your outcomes, write down your intentions, and set deadlines. He provides scores of real-world examples from the lives of other leaders. I especially liked his advice about calming down and—to cite Stephen Covey—putting more space between the stimulus and the response. [...] [...] Dick provides numerous practical exercises that encourage you to visualize your outcomes, write down your intentions, and set deadlines. He provides scores of real-world examples from the lives of other leaders. I especially liked his advice about calming down and—to cite Stephen Covey—putting more space between the stimulus and the response. [...]

]]> By: What is the Believers’s Purpose in Using Social Media | http://michaelhyatt.com/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html/comment-page-2#comment-42055 What is the Believers’s Purpose in Using Social Media | Sat, 19 Dec 2009 02:10:02 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/11/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html#comment-42055 [...] Hyatt shared how one time he Twittered about  a frustrating experience. He later acknowledged it as a cheap shot to the injured party–especially considering he has [...] [...] Hyatt shared how one time he Twittered about  a frustrating experience. He later acknowledged it as a cheap shot to the injured party–especially considering he has [...]

]]> By: Ben http://michaelhyatt.com/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html/comment-page-2#comment-41569 Ben Sun, 06 Dec 2009 16:53:27 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/11/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html#comment-41569 Be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to become angry Be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to become angry

]]> By: The Space Between the Stimulus and the Response « TrueNorth Quest http://michaelhyatt.com/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html/comment-page-1#comment-40517 The Space Between the Stimulus and the Response « TrueNorth Quest Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:01:59 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/11/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html#comment-40517 [...] Read more at Michael Hyatt, Leading with Purpose [...] [...] Read more at Michael Hyatt, Leading with Purpose [...]

]]> By: Kevin M http://michaelhyatt.com/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html/comment-page-1#comment-39913 Kevin M Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:24:36 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/11/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html#comment-39913 One of my favorite portions of this concept from Stephen Covey is responsibility = ability to control your response, but I really like the addition that you have of a pause button. How many of our foot in mouth moments would be avoided by the pause? You example of the letter is why every email that could elicit a response from the other side should be held for 24 hours or more. Thanks for your post; I appreciate your thoughts and willingness to share. One of my favorite portions of this concept from Stephen Covey is responsibility = ability to control your response, but I really like the addition that you have of a pause button. How many of our foot in mouth moments would be avoided by the pause? You example of the letter is why every email that could elicit a response from the other side should be held for 24 hours or more. Thanks for your post; I appreciate your thoughts and willingness to share.

]]> By: Matt Stephens http://michaelhyatt.com/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html/comment-page-1#comment-39883 Matt Stephens Sun, 15 Nov 2009 06:03:38 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/11/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html#comment-39883 Thanks, Michael. This hit me like a bullet. Totally been there... too many times... and with some big regrets. Stepping away from the conversation for at least a day is always necessary for me, but is still a discipline I'm trying to master. Print media is one of the most conducive to cowardliness. Phone calls and face-to-face are great stipulations for personal criticisms of any sort, for sure. Again, thanks for the reminder. Thanks, Michael. This hit me like a bullet. Totally been there… too many times… and with some big regrets. Stepping away from the conversation for at least a day is always necessary for me, but is still a discipline I'm trying to master. Print media is one of the most conducive to cowardliness. Phone calls and face-to-face are great stipulations for personal criticisms of any sort, for sure.

Again, thanks for the reminder.

]]> By: JasonCurlee http://michaelhyatt.com/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html/comment-page-1#comment-39882 JasonCurlee Sun, 15 Nov 2009 05:24:29 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/11/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html#comment-39882 yes...I've been guilty of flippin' out on twitter...and in the end I wonder if the ones wrong look more wrong than I do for doing the flippin out... Thanks for your transparency and helping us go to another level. yes…I've been guilty of flippin' out on twitter…and in the end I wonder if the ones wrong look more wrong than I do for doing the flippin out…

Thanks for your transparency and helping us go to another level.

]]> By: L Rollins http://michaelhyatt.com/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html/comment-page-1#comment-39852 L Rollins Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:33:39 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/11/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html#comment-39852 One of your best posts ever. One of your best posts ever.

]]> By: MichaelSGray http://michaelhyatt.com/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html/comment-page-1#comment-39794 MichaelSGray Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:20:59 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/11/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html#comment-39794 Excellent advice. The adrenaline rush of righteous anger can quickly become blinding. Even though it feels good to get snarky from time to time, it generally proves to be unproductive in the long run. I've got an email waiting in my inbox now on which I have had to hit the pause button. I may still respond with some amount of consternation, but I won't be making my response based on my knee-jerk reaction. Excellent advice. The adrenaline rush of righteous anger can quickly become blinding. Even though it feels good to get snarky from time to time, it generally proves to be unproductive in the long run.

I've got an email waiting in my inbox now on which I have had to hit the pause button. I may still respond with some amount of consternation, but I won't be making my response based on my knee-jerk reaction.

]]> By: terripatrick http://michaelhyatt.com/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html/comment-page-1#comment-39799 terripatrick Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:28:45 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/11/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html#comment-39799 It is in the space between where God lives. There is no time. There is no judgment. There is no reaction, only compassion. God's plan is grander than mortal man. God's plan is within the soul of every human. We choose what actions we take, in God's plan. But if we don't acknowledge the space within, we can create all kinds of chaos. Pause. Rest. Rejoice. It is in the space between where God lives. There is no time. There is no judgment. There is no reaction, only compassion. God's plan is grander than mortal man. God's plan is within the soul of every human.

We choose what actions we take, in God's plan. But if we don't acknowledge the space within, we can create all kinds of chaos. Pause. Rest. Rejoice.

]]> By: Steve http://michaelhyatt.com/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html/comment-page-1#comment-39798 Steve Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:42:20 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/11/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html#comment-39798 This is similar to the "cortico-thalamic pause" attributed to Count Alfred Korzybski, founder of General Semantics This is similar to the "cortico-thalamic pause" attributed to Count Alfred Korzybski, founder of General Semantics

]]> By: Peter_P http://michaelhyatt.com/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html/comment-page-1#comment-39786 Peter_P Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:21:05 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/11/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html#comment-39786 Mike, if I can grow to be a tenth of the leader you are then my family and my church will be well led! Mike, if I can grow to be a tenth of the leader you are then my family and my church will be well led!

]]> By: The Space Between the Stimulus and the Response « Life Praxis http://michaelhyatt.com/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html/comment-page-1#comment-39782 The Space Between the Stimulus and the Response « Life Praxis Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:26:24 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/11/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html#comment-39782 [...] 12, 2009 in Blog recommendation | Tags: anger, choices The Space Between the Stimulus and the Response. by Michael [...] [...] 12, 2009 in Blog recommendation | Tags: anger, choices The Space Between the Stimulus and the Response. by Michael [...]

]]> By: Michael Hyatt http://michaelhyatt.com/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html/comment-page-1#comment-39780 Michael Hyatt Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:29:27 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/11/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html#comment-39780 I know the feeling! I think it does come from a desire to take action and right every wrong. But, the deeper work we do is the work we do on ourselves. I know the feeling! I think it does come from a desire to take action and right every wrong. But, the deeper work we do is the work we do on ourselves.

]]> By: Michael Hyatt http://michaelhyatt.com/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html/comment-page-1#comment-39778 Michael Hyatt Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:28:27 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/11/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html#comment-39778 Great advice! Great advice!

]]> By: Michael Hyatt http://michaelhyatt.com/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html/comment-page-1#comment-39779 Michael Hyatt Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:28:11 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/11/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html#comment-39779 Thanks for stopping to say “thanks.” It means more than you know. Thanks for stopping to say “thanks.” It means more than you know.

]]> By: Michael Hyatt http://michaelhyatt.com/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html/comment-page-1#comment-39777 Michael Hyatt Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:27:29 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/11/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html#comment-39777 I agree. It is a great spiritual discipline to remain silent when being falsely accused. This is one of the things I especially admire about Jesus (see 1 Peter 2:21–23). I agree. It is a great spiritual discipline to remain silent when being falsely accused. This is one of the things I especially admire about Jesus (see 1 Peter 2:21–23).

]]> By: Michael Hyatt http://michaelhyatt.com/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html/comment-page-1#comment-39776 Michael Hyatt Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:25:22 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/11/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html#comment-39776 I love that proverb. It is so powerful! Thanks also for your kind words. I love that proverb. It is so powerful! Thanks also for your kind words.

]]> By: Michael Hyatt http://michaelhyatt.com/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html/comment-page-1#comment-39775 Michael Hyatt Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:24:48 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/11/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html#comment-39775 The older I get, the more I am aware that people are watching. As a leader, you are always teaching. And, as we have all heard, “actions speak louder than words.” The older I get, the more I am aware that people are watching. As a leader, you are always teaching. And, as we have all heard, “actions speak louder than words.”

]]> By: Michael Hyatt http://michaelhyatt.com/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html/comment-page-1#comment-39774 Michael Hyatt Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:22:33 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/11/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html#comment-39774 The part I didn't write is that sometimes the dog runs into the street and gets hit by a car. That has metaphorically happened to me, too. The consequences are sometimes bigger than you could possibly imagine. The part I didn't write is that sometimes the dog runs into the street and gets hit by a car. That has metaphorically happened to me, too. The consequences are sometimes bigger than you could possibly imagine.

]]> By: Michael Hyatt http://michaelhyatt.com/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html/comment-page-1#comment-39773 Michael Hyatt Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:21:24 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/11/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html#comment-39773 I think one of the reasons God puts us in families is so we are forced to get real and really work on our character. You can fake it with acquaintances, co-workers, and even friends. It is almost impossible with family. The biggest lessons I have learned in my life are the ones I learned from my wife and daughters. I think one of the reasons God puts us in families is so we are forced to get real and really work on our character. You can fake it with acquaintances, co-workers, and even friends. It is almost impossible with family. The biggest lessons I have learned in my life are the ones I learned from my wife and daughters.

]]> By: Michael Hyatt http://michaelhyatt.com/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html/comment-page-1#comment-39772 Michael Hyatt Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:18:13 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/11/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html#comment-39772 It is amazing how difficult it is for many people to admit they were wrong and ask forgiveness. Maybe it gets easier with practice. I have certainly plenty of opportunity for that! It is amazing how difficult it is for many people to admit they were wrong and ask forgiveness. Maybe it gets easier with practice. I have certainly plenty of opportunity for that!

]]> By: Michael Hyatt http://michaelhyatt.com/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html/comment-page-1#comment-39771 Michael Hyatt Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:10:25 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/11/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html#comment-39771 Ken, that is an awesome response. I need to create a form letter, too! Ken, that is an awesome response. I need to create a form letter, too!

]]> By: Michael Hyatt http://michaelhyatt.com/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html/comment-page-1#comment-39770 Michael Hyatt Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:09:47 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/11/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html#comment-39770 It is so easy to react in written form. It’s more difficult in person. That's why I think it is always best to visit someone personally and talk it through. But, as we all know, easier said than done. It is so easy to react in written form. It’s more difficult in person. That's why I think it is always best to visit someone personally and talk it through. But, as we all know, easier said than done.

]]> By: Michael Hyatt http://michaelhyatt.com/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html/comment-page-1#comment-39768 Michael Hyatt Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:07:54 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/11/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html#comment-39768 Me, too. The people I admire the most are the ones who remain calm under attack and refuse to respond in kind. Me, too. The people I admire the most are the ones who remain calm under attack and refuse to respond in kind.

]]> By: Michael Hyatt http://michaelhyatt.com/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html/comment-page-1#comment-39769 Michael Hyatt Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:07:21 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/11/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html#comment-39769 Good for you. You are definitely taking the wise and humble approach. God exalts the humble and humbles the proud. Good for you. You are definitely taking the wise and humble approach. God exalts the humble and humbles the proud.

]]> By: Michael Hyatt http://michaelhyatt.com/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html/comment-page-1#comment-39767 Michael Hyatt Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:04:33 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/11/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html#comment-39767 I rarely post anything without typos. Thankfully, my readers usually catch them—or are very forgiving! I rarely post anything without typos. Thankfully, my readers usually catch them—or are very forgiving!

]]> By: Deborah http://michaelhyatt.com/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html/comment-page-1#comment-39766 Deborah Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:49:31 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/11/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html#comment-39766 I like the fact that these tips can be adapted to so many things - patience before responding to attack, criticism, temptation to overeat, temptation to overspend, etc. etc. etc. I like the fact that these tips can be adapted to so many things – patience before responding to attack, criticism, temptation to overeat, temptation to overspend, etc. etc. etc.

]]> By: @KarlaAkins http://michaelhyatt.com/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html/comment-page-1#comment-39764 @KarlaAkins Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:13:50 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/11/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html#comment-39764 I think any of us in leadership deal with this challenge. We are in leadership because we are take-charge kind of people. I just wrote to someone about the time I chewed out a worker in a former church who was being hurtful and mean towards a child. That really pushes my buttons. Well, I did it in front of others -- what I was doing was just as bad as what he was doing. AND, my supervisor saw it all go down. I did not earn any brownie points that day. God doesn't let me get by with anything. I think any of us in leadership deal with this challenge. We are in leadership because we are take-charge kind of people. I just wrote to someone about the time I chewed out a worker in a former church who was being hurtful and mean towards a child. That really pushes my buttons. Well, I did it in front of others — what I was doing was just as bad as what he was doing. AND, my supervisor saw it all go down. I did not earn any brownie points that day. God doesn't let me get by with anything.

]]> By: Gordon http://michaelhyatt.com/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html/comment-page-1#comment-39762 Gordon Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:10:17 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/11/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html#comment-39762 When I was at school (many many years ago, now), a teacher told me to slowly count to ten before I responded emotionally in any situation. Later, after becoming a Christian, I found a better solution - slowly speak out the first ten words of the Lord's prayer. Shalom When I was at school (many many years ago, now), a teacher told me to slowly count to ten before I responded emotionally in any situation. Later, after becoming a Christian, I found a better solution – slowly speak out the first ten words of the Lord’s prayer.

Shalom

]]> By: Andy http://michaelhyatt.com/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html/comment-page-1#comment-39760 Andy Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:45:50 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/11/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html#comment-39760 As usual, great post Michael. I appreciate how willing you are to discuss your missteps as a leader. It allows those of us in leadership to learn from your experience. I mean it when I say, "Thank you." As usual, great post Michael. I appreciate how willing you are to discuss your missteps as a leader. It allows those of us in leadership to learn from your experience. I mean it when I say, "Thank you."

]]> By: Michael Hyatt http://michaelhyatt.com/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html/comment-page-1#comment-39725 Michael Hyatt Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:41:31 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/11/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html#comment-39725 I saw that the other day, and thought, <em>Brilliant!</em> I saw that the other day, and thought, Brilliant!

]]> By: Jessica Traffas http://michaelhyatt.com/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html/comment-page-1#comment-39758 Jessica Traffas Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:21:15 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/11/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html#comment-39758 Great post. One thing I have learned in my "pause" moments is that sometimes no response is needed at all. There are certain people in my life who will try to bait me into a fight that neither of us is going to win, and my silence is the only way to avoid it. Even if I think I have the most perfect, brilliant retort. Even if I KNOW I'm right. With those special people I need to just keep my mouth (and my laptop) shut. Great post. One thing I have learned in my "pause" moments is that sometimes no response is needed at all.

There are certain people in my life who will try to bait me into a fight that neither of us is going to win, and my silence is the only way to avoid it. Even if I think I have the most perfect, brilliant retort. Even if I KNOW I'm right. With those special people I need to just keep my mouth (and my laptop) shut.

]]> By: Anne Lang Bundy http://michaelhyatt.com/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html/comment-page-1#comment-39757 Anne Lang Bundy Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:48:41 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/11/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html#comment-39757 Thank you for sharing this. I'm honored to know you, Mike, if only via Twitter and your blog. How well I wish I did not understand from experience this Chinese proverb: <i>If you are patient in one moment of anger, you will escape a hundred days of sorrow.</i> Thank you for sharing this. I'm honored to know you, Mike, if only via Twitter and your blog.

How well I wish I did not understand from experience this Chinese proverb:
If you are patient in one moment of anger, you will escape a hundred days of sorrow.

]]> By: David Bach http://michaelhyatt.com/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html/comment-page-1#comment-39753 David Bach Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:05:24 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/11/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html#comment-39753 Great post! I have regurgitated it on to many! Great post! I have regurgitated it on to many!

]]> By: Dineen Miller http://michaelhyatt.com/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html/comment-page-1#comment-39752 Dineen Miller Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:53:58 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/11/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html#comment-39752 Oh, I left out something on that situation I just explained. Unbelievably, my actions witnessed to this friend! I was floored months later when she shared that she learned a valuable lesson that day. You just never know... Oh, I left out something on that situation I just explained. Unbelievably, my actions witnessed to this friend! I was floored months later when she shared that she learned a valuable lesson that day. You just never know…

]]> By: Dineen Miller http://michaelhyatt.com/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html/comment-page-1#comment-39751 Dineen Miller Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:52:16 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/11/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html#comment-39751 Excellent post! I once had a friend ask me why I wasn't jumping into a situation right away and do something. I told her I needed to wait, let God show me the proper recourse. Sometimes we don't have all the data and acting too soon could prevent us from seeing an important truth. It's hard to resist that human nature to react, but interestingly enough, through writing and life, I've learned the difference being being reactive and proactive. Thank you for being so transparent. :-) Excellent post! I once had a friend ask me why I wasn't jumping into a situation right away and do something. I told her I needed to wait, let God show me the proper recourse. Sometimes we don't have all the data and acting too soon could prevent us from seeing an important truth. It's hard to resist that human nature to react, but interestingly enough, through writing and life, I've learned the difference being being reactive and proactive.

Thank you for being so transparent. :-)

]]> By: Mara http://michaelhyatt.com/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html/comment-page-1#comment-39749 Mara Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:38:17 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/11/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html#comment-39749 I can relate! Also on the positive side, I have, on occasion, been so energized by exciting opportunities! But instead of immediately jumping on board (lest the opportunity pass me by) I also give pause to the idea with ample time to assess it from all angles (professional and personal). Prayer, patience, and God's timing! I can relate! Also on the positive side, I have, on occasion, been so energized by exciting opportunities! But instead of immediately jumping on board (lest the opportunity pass me by) I also give pause to the idea with ample time to assess it from all angles (professional and personal). Prayer, patience, and God's timing!

]]> By: AimeeLS http://michaelhyatt.com/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html/comment-page-1#comment-39748 AimeeLS Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:26:40 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/11/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html#comment-39748 Your post made me laugh Donna....boy have I been there. Praise God for forgiving us EVERYTHING and helping us avoid sin again in fututre. I've been working on my tendancy to 'shoot from the hip' for 33 years....I think I'm getting better. A little. Sometimes... Your post made me laugh Donna….boy have I been there.

Praise God for forgiving us EVERYTHING and helping us avoid sin again in fututre. I've been working on my tendancy to 'shoot from the hip' for 33 years….I think I'm getting better. A little. Sometimes…

]]> By: Donna Frank http://michaelhyatt.com/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html/comment-page-1#comment-39747 Donna Frank Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:21:20 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/11/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html#comment-39747 I am constantly being asked why I don't twitter. My response is always the same: I can't think of a worse idea than me being able to share my thoughts with the world the moment I have them. I've been saved for several years but my brain sometimes forgets that important fact. I've gotten better at not responding immediately to criticism and I remind myself daily that even a fool can be thought wise if s/he keeps silent. A friend recently told me, "Twittering is great because you can shoot from the hip." I assured him that when I shoot from the hip, someone inevitable gets shot in the groin. That's not going to bless anybody. Thanks for this post...good to be reminded of the power of our words. I am constantly being asked why I don't twitter. My response is always the same: I can't think of a worse idea than me being able to share my thoughts with the world the moment I have them.

I've been saved for several years but my brain sometimes forgets that important fact. I've gotten better at not responding immediately to criticism and I remind myself daily that even a fool can be thought wise if s/he keeps silent.

A friend recently told me, "Twittering is great because you can shoot from the hip." I assured him that when I shoot from the hip, someone inevitable gets shot in the groin. That's not going to bless anybody.

Thanks for this post…good to be reminded of the power of our words.

]]> By: Cindy_Graves http://michaelhyatt.com/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html/comment-page-1#comment-39746 Cindy_Graves Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:36:21 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/11/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html#comment-39746 Perfect, timeless advice! I totally relate to your line, "like a dog who sees a squirrel and automatically gives chase." Most times the squirrel I'm chasing makes it through the busy intersection and I, the slow old dog, don't. Perfect, timeless advice!

I totally relate to your line, "like a dog who sees a squirrel and automatically gives chase." Most times the squirrel I'm chasing makes it through the busy intersection and I, the slow old dog, don't.

]]> By: Glynnis http://michaelhyatt.com/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html/comment-page-1#comment-39744 Glynnis Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:12:06 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/11/the-space-between-the-stimulus-and-the-response.html#comment-39744 One of my greatest areas of leadership is in parenting. I find it's often the most difficult place to practice wise leadership principles because I take the offenses much more personally than when I get an email from a reader. Criticize me all day long from afar and it doesn't bother me much. But back-talk from a 12-year-old sends me from 0 to 60 in a nano-second. I need to apply this principle in my home, just as much, if not more than with those I lead ourside my home. One of my greatest areas of leadership is in parenting. I find it's often the most difficult place to practice wise leadership principles because I take the offenses much more personally than when I get an email from a reader. Criticize me all day long from afar and it doesn't bother me much. But back-talk from a 12-year-old sends me from 0 to 60 in a nano-second. I need to apply this principle in my home, just as much, if not more than with those I lead ourside my home.

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