Criticizing others only puts them on the defensive and hurts their pride. Instead, try to understand their viewpoints and be empathetic. Approach situations constructively to foster better relationships.
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Key principles inspired by How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie..
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We can have two types of relationships:
1. Vertical - where praise and condemnation create hierarchy and inequality. Eg. Saying "you did a great job" puts us in a superior position as we are judging the other person's ability and providing them external validation.
2. Horizontal - bas...
It is common for everyone to make mistakes, and when someone does something wrong, it is not productive to criticize them directly. Criticizing can make them feel inferior and defensive, leading to justification of their actions. Instead, it is better to show forgiveness and, if necessary, addres...
They are the individuals that only entertain their existing viewpoints, not being receptive to new ideas and previously unknown beliefs.
Having strong beliefs is not an indicator of a closed mind. One can have strong convictions and yet be empathetic towar...
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