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Being kind doesn’t mean you’re a pushover
Jun 27, 2022
We could all stand to see a bit more kindness in the world but I think it’s often seen as the opposite of “toughness”, even though the two can go hand-in-hand.
You can be strong and relentless in all you do, while still being kind while you do it. If you think you need to be a jerk to get ahead, you’re mistaken.
In his recent book “ Twelve and a Half “, Gary Vaynerchuk puts it this way:
People confuse the definition of kindness with the definition of pushover-”a person who is easy to overcome or influence.” They’re not the same at all.
Be strong.
Be courageous.
But be kind.
Originally published at https://www.mickmel.com on June 27, 2022.
