Don’t Let Them Bring You Down

Some people will just suck the life out of you.

They carry around a cloud of jealousy and negativity.

They get upset when anyone else gets ahead.

They complain about everything.

They make excuses.

They think they are special.

They let their ego impact every decision they make and interfere with possible solutions.

They never give credit to anyone else for anything, ever.

They immediately get defensive at the mere suggestion that they may not be perfect or that someone else may be able to solve a problem without their input or ideas.

They expect the entire world to adjust and change according to their whims.

They lack social skills and emotional intelligence.

They don’t listen.

They don’t remember names.

They refuse to look at things from another point of view.

They never step back and look at the big picture.

Don’t let these people bring you down.

Keep your head down and control what you can.

Plod along and keep moving forward.

Eliminate distractions as much as possible.

Enjoy the process and don’t be in a hurry.

Have a plan, but stay flexible and open to new paths and unexpected challenges.

Stay disciplined and don’t let a lack of motivation stop you from getting things done.

Remain open-minded and always accept the possibility that you may not be the smartest person in the room.

Work hard and don’t expect credit for everything you do.

Take ownership of your responsibilities.

Admit when you screw up.

Live the example for others.