The Golden Rule & Making Peaceful Exits
Over the years, I’ve had the pleasure of working in several different industries. Each of which have taught me something different. Without them, or the people involved, I would not be the person I am today.
Every opportunity you encounter will demand a different version of you. With each new experience there will be opportunities to gain new blessings, new relationships, and new ways to make better decisions for yourself. You can not operate on housekeeping level and expect to gain management respect.
I’ve learned to treat every person I meet with the same respect I’d like to receive in return. From the person on the elevator, to the one in the grocery store. We are all human and even CEO’s of Fortune 500 companies go to the grocery store.
A few months ago singer Monica Brown posted the statement on Instagram:
“Move with PURPOSE & not MALICE”
It reminded me of some of my experiences. Even though I’ve never met her she’s a voice I respect, so I took some time to reflect (and even jumped up in her comments lol).
Funny as it may be, some situations definitely will cause you to speak up. While some you will just have to sit back and allow karma to work it out. Whether on good terms or bad terms, always try to leave gracefully. Which leads me to these two points:
1. Never speak ill of a person or company.
Take what you need from the situation (as long as it’s not their property) and do whatever you need to protect yourself (legally, mentally etc). Don’t ever step out of character, even if it’s being done to you.
2. Don’t burn unnecessary bridges.
You never know when you may need someone to put in a good word for you.
It’s always unfortunate when you see celebrities, reality-stars and unfortunately, everyday people “expose” their partners, baby daddy’s, and so on. It’s what our culture has become accustomed to. I will admit that I’ve had to blast some people myself. Only because they had become disrespectful.
I’m definitely not saying it’s ok to put your personal business out there but something is wrong with our culture. Do we no longer have compassion for the mistakes or short comings of others? Or have we just been shaped to believe that those who we love(d) are worth the price of our souls or a quick couple hundred dollars?
Countless blogs dedicate themselves to covering celebrity gossip across the world and have proven that the dirty laundry of those sent to entertain us is way more entertaining than the person, or their gift itself. If I had to share one piece of advice I’ve learned in business (and my personal life) it would be The Golden Rule:
“Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.”
We all have been taught this in some form or fashion. If you wouldn’t like for it to be done to you then do not do it to anyone else. Besides, the toes you step on today may turn around and be the ass you kiss tomorrow (and I know I’d rather not). Pay attention!
Hope this helps someone!
CH
(Originally written November 10, 2016)
