A goad is a long sharp stick used to poke things. My whole life I have felt like one of these. A goad is a tool used mainly to make some unfortunate animal do something it doesn’t want to do. A poke here and a poke there… the animal unwillingly obeys. At times I have met people I played the goad with. These are the people that need a poke in the right direction… a sharp stab to the left and right.
Iron sharpens iron
Some times you have to be the person who stands up and says something to guide people in the right direction. I can tell you from personal experience… it isn’t always that easy. Often, very often in my line of work, you can make a suggestion but because of your status in the eyes of others you may not get through. The important thing in this case is not to push against the pressure but navigate around it. You really need to think through your position and take it from there.
When to goad when not to goad
Use your head and your gut to learn when to goad. People may not be ready to be pushed or shoved in the right direction. But, there is a time and a place to guide people to get them where they need to be. Excusitis can be paralysing … so what better way to help others overcoming by being a goad?
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