Letter B

A successful man told me on New Year's Eve never to piss anyone off. Though I do what I can, it's a simple principle that I still find hard to live by.  Obviously, this person is where he is due to this rule of thumb, among many others.  I suppose that's what separates me from him.  At first glance, it seems absurd.  How can we never piss anyone off?  What if some people we cross paths with are attempting to take advantage of us?  If we stand up to them, wouldn't we piss them off?  The answer to these questions is one in the same: those that are looking to hurt others are already pissed off.  Standing up to them is the right thing to do.

As I think more about this idea, I think of all the people in my life that really upset me from time to time.  There's that occasional inner monologue, "If only they didn't act this arrogant and stupid, I'd have an easier time applying this concept!".  It wouldn't suprise me if I was that arrogant and stupid person in someone else's mind.  Hey, nobody's perfect, right?  What I can say though is that I'm working on myself.

We are dealt the cards from the universe in this lifetime.  We either play our hand or fold to circumstance.  No, it's not like Texas Hold 'Em, where you can play another round.   If we do fold, much like a person in the passenger seat in a moving car, we have little to no control of our destination.   Also, in all maturity, we have no right to complain if we give up the privilege to take the driver's seat of our own life.

So, now I bring it back to those annoying people that are in most of our lives.  What are we suppose to think?  I feel that challenges are a means to allow us to grow from the experiences.  Without growth, then we cannot achieve our destined path towards doing something great in this world.  The seemingly negative people are a means to teach us learning lessons that will eventually benefit others.  This does NOT mean spend our time with these people.  Stay away from those that make us feel bad! We must, even if they are family and friends.  I recently started applying this and I've been more productive and a lot less stressed out.  In fact, my blood pressure is probably lower too!

What are indications of people that we need to limit our association with or, better yet, disassociate with?  Those that, of course, make us feel bad.  We can't hang around people that are extremely opinionated and feel that their way is the only and best way to look at things.  Have you ever heard the expression "my way or the highway"?  If they act and think this way, even unknowingly, don't confront them, just LET THEM BE.  Also, let them go.  Stay clear of these individuals.  We can't change them.  They can only change themselves.

On a side note, if you are reading this, you were meant to contribute immensely, perhaps beyond your own comprehension.

Many times, we feel that we are so insignificant in the big scope of the world we live in.  We have a small self-image of ourselves.   However, it is my belief, that if we accept our greatness, we will leave a legacy and leave this Earth a very happy person.  The flurry of many saying "thank you" will exceed any monetary compensation we WILL receive as a result of adding that value to others.  We will never achieve anything worthwhile without making sure we help enough people get what they want.  In my business, it is crucial that we know what our organization wants.  Of course, it's a two-way street.  The people in the organization must at least speak up and express what they want.  Without that, we can't help them achieve their desires to the full extent in which we would like.  If we help them along the journey of life, our success is then realized.