When Lifting Others Lifts You

by Michael King

“You can easily judge the character of a man by how he treats those who can do nothing for him.”
— Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Don’t Degrade to Elevate

We don’t win by degrading others.
We win by lifting others—even when we’re hurting, even when we’re disappointed, even when we’re walking away.

If your ego or business strategy relies on someone else’s weakness,
you’re not strong—you’re just louder.

Your Work Should Speak Louder Than Your Mouth

Pointing out poor quality or weak performance by someone else may seem like a sales strategy...
But what if your character, your craft, and your consistency were your sales pitch?

“Real recognizes real.”
You don’t have to drag others down to stand tall.

The Relationship Mirror

Why do we speak badly about people we once loved?

Sometimes they were always that person.
Other times, we ignored the signs.
Either way, bitterness doesn’t bring healing.

Even if you had no fault in it—let your exit be honorable.
That’s where the freedom is.

When the Culture Doesn’t Fit

Sometimes you can’t fix a broken workplace.
You won’t change the leadership. You won’t shift the culture.

Don’t waste your growth trying to repair what was never designed to nourish you.
Bow out gracefully. Take the lesson. Move forward with your peace.

The Mirror Moment

I’m guilty of all of this.
I’ve spoken from pride. I’ve defended what I should’ve left. I’ve pointed instead of pausing.

But I’m learning...
The goal isn’t to be right. The goal is to be whole.

Closing Thought:

Let your work and your walk speak louder than your words.
Lift others—even the ones who couldn’t lift you.

📩 Want to reach out or share your story?
Email me: michaelking@kingofhabits.com