For the first five years of my career, I constantly heard, “pick your battles, Tim.” I heard the phrase so much that it became meaningless. And I struggled with what it meant: Am I supposed to care less? Not stick up for my opinion? Let things slide that I feel strongly about? This phrase is common advice given in the workplace but often misses the nuance of when you decide to show your conviction in what’s best and how to disagree.
How do I pick my battles?
How do I pick my battles?
How do I pick my battles?
For the first five years of my career, I constantly heard, “pick your battles, Tim.” I heard the phrase so much that it became meaningless. And I struggled with what it meant: Am I supposed to care less? Not stick up for my opinion? Let things slide that I feel strongly about? This phrase is common advice given in the workplace but often misses the nuance of when you decide to show your conviction in what’s best and how to disagree.