Here’s a common scenario. You’re working with a frustrating coworker or a difficult boss. They ask you to do something and, because you dislike the messenger, you immediately object. There’s this problem or that one, or their request is obnoxious and rude. So you tell them, “No, I’m not going to do it.” Then they retaliate by not doing something that you had previously asked of them. And so the conflict escalates.
Meanwhile, if you could step back and see it objectively, you’d probably see that not everything they’re asking for is unreasonable. In fact, some of it is pretty easy to do or is, at least, agreeable. And if you did it, it might make the rest of the tasks a bit more tolerable too. Pretty soon, you’ve done the entire thing.
Life (and our job) is difficult enough. Let’s not make it harder by getting emotional about insignificant matters or digging in for battles we don’t actually care about. Let’s not let emotion get in the way of kathêkon, the simple, appropriate actions on the path to virtue.
The article is written specifically for the workplace but I feel it can be applied anywhere, including this community we’re all part of.
Here’s the link to the article if any of ya’ll are interested in reading more about it:
Yes sir, I like to read. I just like sharing what I encounter.
Also interesting article you’ve shared! Very few people I know consistently read nowadays. Sure hope that doesn’t mean I’m surrounded by not so kind folks hehe.
Some people think reading fiction is a waste of time, I think it’s a good way to live many lives.
Hey @_bob
Serious question… ok
was that a joke, or you were pulling my leg
that comment was just a joke, wasn’t intended to be out of order.
if you are serious about your comment, i’ll happily remove it, but i can’t tell if you’re messing with me or not sorry mate hehe
So yes - reading can definitely make you a better person.- Or at least, perhaps more prepared to meet some of the challenges of everyday life and trading !
[Edit - can’t remember where this came from -
"Learn to live in the world as it IS - not - As you would LIKE it to be ! "
Advice to be learned off by heart and taught to your Kids and grand-kids ! ]
