The Amish and the Case for Humility

"When they're not around you or me, the Amish speak a language called Pennsylvania German. Demut is their word for humility. And Demut isn't just for the Amish. Why does humility matter? It matters in business. It matters in life. It matters in our relationships. "Celebrity" is a word you don't often see next to "humble." If you're gunning for stardom, there are only so many spots. Unless you're one of a select lucky few, you're bound to be disappointed, or worse. Humility is healthier. A humble approach in a relationship helps one recognize the other person's inherent value and needs. Humility fosters human understanding. If you're guided by humility in business, you are less likely to blow up the company by going too big, too quick. Humility checks you when that demon in your brain says "more." The one you know you should ignore. And as some find out the hard way, humility can save a heck of a lot of pain."