This sounds too good to be true right? I know and
actually it is a bit difficult to practice but highly achievable. It is also a
good way of getting things done in the world we live today as there are several
reasons to hate and genuinely dislike people. People will always give you reasons to like or dislike them and the sooner you realize that the better. I
would always salute a boss of mine who taught me that people would always be
people and before they ever offend you, think in your mind that you have
forgiven them. So when they eventually display their true human nature, you
remember that at some point you told yourself that this person will surely
offend me but I will definitely forgive whatever wrong the person might have done.
Think of it like this: why would you stay away from a place
where you so much believe that you can get something you desperately need
simply because someone who once offended you works or lives around that domain even
though it’s not the person that will give you what you want. Why would you
choose to avoid a classmate who you know can help you with your academics
simply because of a squabble that happened 3 years ago? Why will you avoid been
on the same team with a colleague at work simply because of some
misunderstanding that even those in the office cannot remember? Doing all these
things simply takes you via a longer route to getting your things achieved and frustrates neutrals who are observing.
This is why I am proposing that when people offend you, let
it go however hard it is and then just remember that saying “Keep your friends
close and your enemies closer”. Operate in a free spirited manner and then move
on. The snag however is that once they do something to hurt you, do not keep
your head out to be hung a second time but you can surely hold out the hand for
a shake.
With this principle, you will get the best out of your
colleagues and many other relationships you will build along the way.
Resolve to be a friend of all and an enemy of none
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