Speculation

Speculation is an interesting word. By definition it is a
guess at what something or someone will do. People will hear a bit of
information and try to figure out what it means or implies. Another way to look
at this word is gossip.

An interesting correlation between the two words which many
may not have explored. But if you think about the correlation it makes perfect
sense.  One bit or hint of something can
start a ball rolling that can lead to fabrication and possibly the loose of
something bigger like a business or a person’s reputation.

As human beings, we can’t help but speculate on things. We
develop a fantasy life early on and never fully grow away from it. Because of
this we can drive ourselves crazy trying to figure something out.  In some circles speculation is encouraged and looked
at as a guess, hunch, or even a theory to either build facts around or created
by facts already known. In other circles speculation is looked as a bad thing
due to unforeseen consequences similar to gossip.

The lesson is to be careful about speculation. You never
know who you can hurt. It could end up being yourself.

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