Any fool...(again)

Any fool can criticize, condemn and complain; and most fools do.

- Dale Carnegie

Dale Carnegie authored several best sellers including "How to Win Friends and Influence People" and "How to Stop Worrying and Start Living." Over 50 million copies of Mr. Carnegie's books have been printed; they are published in 38 languages. Sounds like a man that could get his message across.

Mr. Carnegie spent a lifetime, touring and lecturing and writing books. His goal was to make each and every person he met a better person, and to help them become the best that they could be. One of his core ideas, was that it is possible to change people's behavior, by changing one's reaction to them. If you're not getting the desired response from the people you deal with on a daily basis, maybe you need to look at how you act or react towards them. Sometimes its hard to look in the mirror and see yourself as the problem.

You have read my previous posts and know that I don't deal real well with all the negativity in the world. Everyone seems to be a part of the problem, and not part of the solution. A fool is defined as someone who lacks judgement or sense. So according to Mr. Carnegie, someone who constantly complains or criticizes, lacks good judgement. Sometimes its best to hold your tongue. I am the worlds worst. I will tell you what I think, before you even ask. However, I have made a real effort to stop complaining. I'm not there yet, but I think I'm getting better. Complaining and criticizing, just for the sake of complaining, NEVER solves the problem.

The next time someone isn't doing what you think is right, or something has gone terribly wrong. Don't let your tongue get ahead of your brain. Stop for a minute, assess the situation, and formulate a plan to fix it. Be a part of the solution, and quit being the fool.