[The following is an excerpt from an article in FC Hobo's Decadial, Self-Help Publication, "Two Balls For Life", featuring an interview with the Guru of taking other people's well thought ideas and interpreting them as if it were his own, Datuk Dr. Balboal Buih.]
In this challenging world of individuals jousting for power, respect, status, more facebook apps, more friendster comments or more website hits, it is imperative that everyone in this magnificent team, and all its discerning readers, take moment to centre themselves.
Thats right, close your eyes, do some light meditation. Listen to your breathing. Listen to it. Now listen.
1> Don't criticize, condemn or complain.
Or in the modern sense, don't whine, bitch, or grump - over anything, or anyone. Make it your number 1 principle in life, which cannot be broken no matter what the circumstance. And if you ever do have to, ensure it be for constructive outcomes, and attach a disclaimer before doing so.
"Dude, Its not that I wanna bitch and talk behind XXX's back, but his passing skills are just not up to the mark. I suggest he play as a right winger because he has good pace."
Failure to do so, reduces your value in the eyes of the other person. Personally, whenever someone does that around me, I make an automatic mental note to stay the hell away from him/her and to try and date his/her sister.
Remember, when you whine or complain about anything, its simply YOUR perception of events, and NOT the absolute truism of the situation. Try it today, and hold on to it for the rest of your life.
2> Give honest and sincere appreciation.
Humans have an innate ability to distinguish between a sincere gesture, as opposed to someone blowing smoke up their ass. Keep your thank yous, your sorries, your pat on the back, your compliments and your annoying laughter to a really un-funny joke in your pocket. Use it wisely. Be stingy with it even.
Cos when you actually do dish it out, pray its gonna be because you know you truly mean it.
3>Never attempt at gaining respect, (or getting into a woman's pants for that matter) by approval seeking comments or behaviour.
"Oh wow, that chick's friggin smokin'. Man I'd do anything for her just so that she'll talk to me and play with my.......hair. I'd tell her how gorgeous she is, how sweet she smells, how I'd cross the ocean of fire for her, how I'd take a taxi down to her void deck whenever she has an argument with her mum, or bf. I'd lie in a puddle of my own pee just so that her feet doesn't get wet....."
Now dudes and dudettes included, unless that chick happens to be Fiona Xie, Scarlet Johansson or Megan Fox, keep your dignity in one piece. Respect the other person only as much as you would think he/she would respect you.
Believe that your worth is equal to anyone you may perchance interact with. Place noone on a pedestal.
-Speak Slowly. Speak Clearly.
-Stand/Sit Up Straight.
-Look into the Persons Eyes while Conversing.
-Acknowledge the Other Persons Comments before Shooting off your own.
Simple steps. Try it today for 10 easy payments of $69.90.
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