🏥 When working with people: First, do no harm

A reflection on the mistakes I have made, the mistakes I have seen, and the actions I'm taking

This is not an article from an expert, but the words of a student.

I have failed on this.

I have harmed people through action and inaction.

This is the result of a weekend reflection. I’m sharing it publicly because I believe it can create healthier work environments.

🏆 Takeaways

• What you think you do and say is not how the people around you interpret it

• Ignorance is not an excuse. Fix your ignorance instead of trying to fix others.

❌ My mistakes

👀 Lack of awareness

“Ignorance of the law does not exempt from compliance” - Aristotle

I love the quote above. The same happens when working with people. Ignorance is never a justification. Find ways to become less ignorant instead of using it as an excuse.

If ignorance was a valid excuse, then we would benefit from ignorance. The less we know, the less responsibilities towards others we would have.

You are biased. I am biased. Everyone is. Try to observe situations as a 3rd person observer.

Currently, I consider a mistake trying to bring everyone clo…