I consider myself very zen-like and laid-back (although in a previous life I was certainly a Type-A person). Some friends have commented that I’m “too giving” or “too nice” which is something I really can’t help - that’s just the way I was raised. I believe in karma and “what goes around, comes around.” Karma not only applies to your personal life, but it works in business too. I often read or hear of people who lead these double lives - being nice in their personal life, but at work they have the “dog eat dog” attitude. How their attitude changes between home and work, I don’t know.
I just want to remind you that there is no such thing as “too giving” or “too nice” - especially when it comes to helping and serving your 
customers. If you’re this way, keep doing what you’re doing because my dear friend, it will all come back to you and then some. Don’t let others bully you into being like them - bitter and distrustful.
Trust me, this advice is not just “hogwash” - I’m evidence that you do reap what you sow.
A few of my friends, who are all well meaning, tell me the same thing. Usually they are telling me this because I've extended a kindness only to be hurt in some way, but that is how I am. I was taught to love people and that is what I do.
Posted by: Tim Draayer | August 12, 2006 1:45 PM | Permalink to Comment