Why Perception matters?

A Realization from My Journey

Four years ago, I had no idea how much your perception of someone’s words could define who you are. But with time, I’ve learned how important it is not to view someone’s actions or words just from your own point of view. You need to understand different perspectives—especially the one from the person on the other side.

As I’ve interacted with many people over the years, I’ve realized that how you see and judge others says a lot about you.

Why Perspective Matters

Some people are only able to see things from their own angle. They don’t try to understand the situation from someone else’s side. This can lead to misunderstandings, conflicts, and poor decisions.

To grow emotionally and mentally, we must develop the ability to see what’s truly right or wrong—not just what justifies our own actions. When you’re able to think from others’ perspectives, it’ll help you not only in your personal life but also in your professional life.

A Simple Example

Let’s say a team is working on a project and the team lead says something in anger because of work pressure. Now, how the team members react depends on their perspective:

• Some may think: “She shouldn’t have said that. Anger is not an excuse.”

• Others may say: “She’s stressed because of the workload, and her reaction is understandable.”

Same situation—two different ways of looking at it. That’s why perception matters so much.

Listening vs. Understanding

I used to think that listening to someone meant understanding them. But now I know that’s not true. A lot of people can listen to you, but very few actually understand you.

Understanding goes deeper. It requires empathy, emotional intelligence, and the ability to look at things from another’s shoes.

Be an Observer, Not a Reactor

It’s easy to react. But if you truly want to grow, start observing more. Say less, and listen more.

Try to learn from every conversation. Try not to think “I’m always right.” Instead, learn to think, “Let me understand their point of view first.”

When you do this, you’ll find better solutions, and you’ll grow wiser with time.

Not Everyone Will Understand You

One thing I’ve learned is that some people will always stick to their own perspective. They won’t try to understand you, or even if they do, they’ll still put their feelings above yours.

And guess what? You can’t always change that. But what you can do is recognize who those people are—so you don’t waste your time explaining yourself or trying to be understood by them.

Final Words

This article was just my point of view on how important perception is. I know not everything I said will be true for everyone, but it’s what I’ve learned from my journey.

So if you learned something from this article, please like, comment, and share it. And don’t forget to follow me for more such reflections and life lessons.

— Rumaisa Naved