Geri Roskopf's Blog - Walking in Someone Else’s Shoes

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Geri Roskopf

 

I’m getting a bit tired of watching TV and listening to the radio and their ads for what’s coming in November. I’m sure you know what I mean. Several towers I have talked to said they’ve stopped watching TV all together.

 

While not watching TV or listening to the radio seems like a good idea, I think you still need to be informed of any actual news that might be out there. Whether we are getting actual news, is up for discussion.

 

Speaking of discussions, lately there doesn’t seem to be any of that either. Whatever happened to “agree to disagree,” and if you have a point to make, make that point and then truly listen to the other person’s point of view?

 

There’s a saying that until you step into someone else’s shoes, you don’t know where they are going. Walking in someone else’s shoes lets us gain a deeper understanding of their journey, and opens our eyes to their challenges, hopes and dreams. Walking in someone else’s shoes allows us to broaden our own perspective, challenges our biases and helps us grow as individuals.

 

The same can be said about walking in our shoes in the towing industry. For example, many do not understand the challenges, sacrifices and the ups and downs of running a business, or how dangerous it is for a tow operator working on the side of a road.

What do you think people say or think when you purchase a new tow truck? Wow, you must be making a lot of money, right? If people only knew.

 

Everyone is walking their own journey, let’s try to take the time to listen, learn and empathize – we might find out we could be on the same journey, just on a different route.

 

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