Session 28: Admiring vs. Honoring

This session covers the principle of admiration versus honoring. While both involve respect, there’s a significant difference between the two. The term "admire" means to regard with respect and to think highly of someone. "Honor," on the other hand, implies high respect, privilege, or a greater level of respect. Consider how you would treat a figure like President Obama compared to a teacher. Both deserve respect, but the level of honor differs. This session invites you to reflect on the codes, laws, or regulations surrounding the people in your life and the level of honor you give yourself. Do you present yourself in a way that commands admiration or honor? Here are four questions you can ask others to discern if someone is worth honoring or just admiring: 1. What do I need to do to reach your level of success? 2. How can you help me achieve my goal? 3. When did you realize you would be successful?

4. How did you get to where you are? If someone struggles to provide meaningful answers to these questions, they may be worth admiring but not necessarily honoring. Those worthy of honor will have significant insights to share and can help you reach your goals. Their willingness to mentor and guide you is a mark of their worthiness. People you honor should have a clear pattern of success and not hesitate to share their wisdom. Honor propels you to the next level, beyond where you are currently. Remember, honor involves more than admiration; it involves learning from and respecting someone who has something meaningful to impart.

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