Compassion for others is part of it. But we can’t show anyone anything close to compassion if we don’t first understand what it looks like by showing ourselves. And we can’t connect with others by receiving their compassion and letting them help with needs if …
…as I wrote here. You can learn from anyone. Some people can inspire you; others will challenge you. Rejection is a powerful motivation. We can learn from our friends and foes alike — some get the best out of us, others the worst.