Why I value being direct
And I don’t care what you think about it
They say I am direct.
My partner noted this to me when I asked our friends why they are not investing. The same week, my manager said I “can work to be less direct” in my review. Recently, Grammarly asked me if I “want to sound more diplomatic?” I don’t.
I am direct, and I love it.
To me, directness is clarity.
It is cutting through the complexity to what matters. It is about getting the point across without adding verbose, softeners, and fluff. It is about asking the questions that need asking.
Directness is also about having a clear point of view.
Many go through life hiding their opinions because they want to be agreeable. They sweep their views under the rug because they feel society will not accept them. They take other people’s views because they think others are smart and they are not. And as they do, they lose their voice and themselves. They talk less and smile more.
I don’t want to be that person.
So, I will continue asking tough questions.
I will not “work on my directness.”
And, I will not sound more diplomatic.
I love being direct because I love being clear and having a point of view.
Let’s all start being direct.
After all, if you stand for nothing, what will you fall for?
