Seek Truth, Not Speak Truth
How many conversations go sideways when we start from a position of believing we are 100% right and 'they' are 100% wrong? There are so many 'facts' and 'fact-checkers' out there - even the reality of 100% truth on any given topic can itself be elusive, if not impossible.
The 'Seek Truth' component means the goal of conversation isn't about winning or losing but to focus on seeking truth together. It also means being open to learning things that challenge our beliefs.
It is worth noting the phrase isn't to 'Speak Truth' but to 'Seek Truth'. We've all seen or heard references to those claiming to speak "my truth" - when used to share someone's own unique experience that's great, but it's often used to dogmatically shut down or avoid conversations.
Instead, if we commit to seek truth together, we can discuss challenging topics focused on finding common ground around shared goals, instead of throwing around divisive partisan talking points.