Posted on Jul 22, 2018
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Probably unheard of here in this forum, but here's why I try to be the dumbest person in the room..
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You should try to be yourself in whatever room you find yourself in. There is nothing honorable or lofty about being the dumbest person in the room. It would be wise to listen more than you speak and not be the loudest voice in the room.
I am not sure what this paragraph means: "You’ve probably heard me sharing the idea that “a rising tide raises all ships.” The opposite is true as well. Our environment can also be full of folks who drag us down like anchors." The opposite may be true (a receding tide will lower all boats) but that really has nothing to do with other people dragging you down. You may not understand what an anchors job is. It is not to drag anything down. An anchor allows a boat to moor, to set itself out at sea. It is a valuable tool not a drag that will sink you.
You really shouldn't associate with people (or not associate with people) because they may advance or hinder you career. You should associate with people whose company you enjoy. Most people we associate with will neither help you or hurt you. There is something disingenuous to me in trying to associate only with people that might help you along.
I am not sure what this paragraph means: "You’ve probably heard me sharing the idea that “a rising tide raises all ships.” The opposite is true as well. Our environment can also be full of folks who drag us down like anchors." The opposite may be true (a receding tide will lower all boats) but that really has nothing to do with other people dragging you down. You may not understand what an anchors job is. It is not to drag anything down. An anchor allows a boat to moor, to set itself out at sea. It is a valuable tool not a drag that will sink you.
You really shouldn't associate with people (or not associate with people) because they may advance or hinder you career. You should associate with people whose company you enjoy. Most people we associate with will neither help you or hurt you. There is something disingenuous to me in trying to associate only with people that might help you along.
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Thanks for your thoughts. I do say that you shouldn't look to only connect with people you think can advance you somehow. In fact, I emphasize the idea that we should seek to add value wherever we go.
True that (being a navy guy) an anchor is essential for mooring in the physical sense, and important for keeping us grounded in a philosophical. But there are also those toxic folks (or trolls in web speak) that are just out to suck your energy.
But I think you get my point on the importance of our surroundings, albeit the click bait title.
True that (being a navy guy) an anchor is essential for mooring in the physical sense, and important for keeping us grounded in a philosophical. But there are also those toxic folks (or trolls in web speak) that are just out to suck your energy.
But I think you get my point on the importance of our surroundings, albeit the click bait title.
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