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Are they really the ones that "really succeed" or are they just really loud about it which makes it seem that way. That just sounds a lot like the sort of stuff
by billpatrianakos 15y ago
Are they really the ones that "really succeed" or are they just really loud about it which makes it seem that way. That just sounds a lot like the sort of stuff you'll read in those "how to succeed in business" books. I could be wrong but I'm skeptical. There's a big different between going for their gold and being a totall asshole too. They don't always exist at the same time.
- city41 15y agoI agree with all of that. My comment was skeptical in nature. My personality is very aware of "being an ass" so sometimes I wonder if I should have been an ass in some situations. There is probably a good medium between the two extremes.
- billpatrianakos 15y agoI know what you mean. I'm hyperaware of other people's feelings too and that can put you at a huge disadvantage. I think it's all situational though. It depends on who you surround yourself with. In the end I think that what's more important than being an ass or being respectful is the ability to gauge others' temperaments. If you can do that then you can adjust yourself to the situation. Some situations call for asshole behavior. Some people only respond to force. In other situations being humble will win over people.