ROGO
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Don't get me wrong. Anyone that knows me generally says I'm a nice guy. I treat people how I want to be treated and give everyone the respect they deserve and sometimes even those that don't.
My point is you have to understand that the World is not very forgiving and you need to realize this always. Every situation you encounter presents options that you need to consider and if your mind is aware of all the potential crap that can take place then your better prepared when it actually happens. That's what I meant about thinking like a Dick not acting like one.
I've since edited my post as follows...
The world is harsh, you either sink or swim. If you don't view the world with the mind of a "Dick" then you'll be shafted every time.
My point is you have to understand that the World is not very forgiving and you need to realize this always. Every situation you encounter presents options that you need to consider and if your mind is aware of all the potential crap that can take place then your better prepared when it actually happens. That's what I meant about thinking like a Dick not acting like one.
I've since edited my post as follows...
The world is harsh, you either sink or swim. If you don't view the world with the mind of a "Dick" then you'll be shafted every time.
I didn't see it as any form of competition, it's just people giving off first hand examples of coming from one of these "bad" back grounds and becoming successful despite it. Your situation was a difficult one, so was mine just in different ways.
I have learned this too, but there is a place and time for that... Sometimes at work I have to be a little pushy and a bit of a "dick" to get my point across or to get things done. And sometimes in private life there is a time for it as well. But, when you're out in public you don't always need to be a dick at the drop of a hat. Give people a chance, THEN you can be a dick if they F it up.
Pretty much I treat people the way I treat my grandma (she's a pretty cool grandma so I can get away with lots).
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