Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
People often believe they must know everything before speaking to a power holder. The pressure to get it perfect can be a strong impulse. But Sarah suggests that this is not only unnecessary, it can also actually hinder the process because it makes it about you rather than the cause. You need to ask questions, give your gift, and encourage the individual not to blow their opportunity to use the power they hold right now for good.
The more we make the object about us, the less the people you're trying to engage will think that you care about the issue because it appears to be all about you.
the-haven.co/gentle-protest
People often believe they must know everything before speaking to a power holder. The pressure to get it perfect can be a strong impulse. But Sarah suggests that this is not only unnecessary, it can also actually hinder the process because it makes it about you rather than the cause. You need to ask questions, give your gift, and encourage the individual not to blow their opportunity to use the power they hold right now for good.
The more we make the object about us, the less the people you're trying to engage will think that you care about the issue because it appears to be all about you.
the-haven.co/gentle-protest
