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“We always feel the brunt of the blow dealt to us, but hardly ever do we feel the impact we have on others. Why is that?” quote by Richelle E. Goodrich
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““We always feel the brunt of the blow dealt to us, but hardly ever do we feel the impact we have on others. Why is that?””

Richelle E. Goodrich

About This Quote

Source Article: Psychology Today, “The Hidden Impact of Our Actions”, 2020

We notice how we are affected more than how we affect others, leading to blind spots in empathy.

In simple terms: We see our pain more than our influence on others.

Key Takeaway

Reflect on your impact on others.

Themes

empathy self-awareness impact psychology

Mood

thoughtful reflective

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • leadership
  • relationships
  • teamwork
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

cognitive bias social perception

Questions to Reflect On

  • How might your actions affect someone unseen?
  • Can you identify a hidden impact you made?
A Different Perspective

Hard to measure indirect effects accurately.

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