Category Archives: Other People
ABC
Where A=assume nothing, B=believe no one, and C=check everything — at least until people give you good reason to do otherwise.
Sometimes, “yes” has to mean. . .
. . . “yes, the day before eternity”.
Avoid being critical unless it’s necessary.
People hate it, never forget, and look for ways to pay you back.
The best way to get permission is not to need it.
Easier to avoid trouble than fight back out of it.
Humans are a herd animal.
Better keep some some sheep’s clothing on hand for those awkward moments.
Know who the sucker is.
If you’re sitting around a table doing a deal and you don’t know who the sucker is . . . you’re the sucker.
Prefer people who are pleasant and smart.
No matter how eagerly misery looks forward to your company.