How not to let a fool ruin your day, and how not to BE a fool and ruin your life.
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Any fool can criticize, condemn, and complain – and most fools do. ~Dale Carnegie
Why are people such fools? And why do we care when they criticize, condemn, and complain?
Your success reminds others of their failures.
That’s why they badmouth.
That’s why they hate.
That’s why they demean.
That’s why they criticize.
That’s why they laugh.
That’s why they doubt.
That’s why they poke.
That’s why they bully.
That’s why they denounce.
That’s why they trash.
That’s why they slam.
That’s why they bash.
That’s why they abuse.
That’s why they slight.
That’s why they blast.
That’s why they discredit.
That’s why they knock.
That’s why they underrate.
That’s why they minimize.
That’s why they chide.
That’s why they disparage.
That’s why they smear.
That’s why they attack.
That’s why they castigate.
That’s why they ream.
That’s why they discount.
That’s why they pummel.
That’s why they judge.
That’s why they penalize.
That’s why they revile.
That’s why they banish.
That’s why they persecute.
That’s why they dismiss.
Your success reminds them of their failures.
Your success threatens their mediocrity.
So let it go.
If you want to learn how NOT to be a fool, model those wise people who:
Your success reminds them of the possibilities.
That’s why they applaud.
That’s why they cheer.
That’s why they encourage.
That’s why they build.
That’s why they smile.
That’s why they boost.
That’s why they compliment.
That’s why they push.
That’s why they spur.
That’s why they buoy.
That’s why they inspire.
That’s why they promote.
That’s why they urge.
That’s why they champion.
That’s why they defend.
That’s why they fortify.
That’s why they reassure.
That’s why they support.
That’s why they motivate.
That’s why they praise.
That’s why they approve.
That’s why they affirm.
That’s why they empower.
That’s why they assure.
That’s why they sustain.
That’s why they elevate.
That’s why they admire.
That’s why they shield.
That’s why they comfort.
That’s why they bolster.
That’s why they aid.
That’s why they propel.
That’s why they hustle.
Your success reminds them of their potential.
Your success challenges them to do and be more.
Yeah! That’s how not to ruin anyone’s day – and how to get more out of your life!
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