Yet another great post, mate.
I used to think I was good at judging people.
After hanging around for over 4 decades on this planet, I came to the conclusion - I am really, really bad, at accurately assessing of other peoples character.
(It's a humbling experience).
It is indeed. I have been quick to judge too often and now try to be more reserved unless their is physical danger potentially involved. Then I will judge fast and hard as asking for forgiveness for a quick and poor judgement is better than putting oneself in a dangerous position.
A wise policy.