If we ask two questions, we will see that punishment never works. First: What do we want the other person to do? Second: What do we want the other person's reasons to be for doing as we request?
Marshall B. RosenbergWhen it comes to giving advice, never do so unless you've first received a request in writing, signed by a lawyer.
Marshall B. RosenbergDon't get addicted to your requests. Your objective is needs, not requests. Because then it becomes a demand.
Marshall B. RosenbergI find that my cultural conditioning leads me to focus attention on places where I am unlikely to get what I want. I developed NVC as a way to train my attention-to shine the light of consciousness-on places that have the potential to yield what I am seeking.
Marshall B. Rosenberg