Success in life involves getting along with people. It’s amazing how many smart, hardworking people lose out in life in jobs and businesses due to the fact that they have little or no people skills.
Understanding people and human nature simply involves recognizing people for what they are-not what you think they are nor what you want them to be.
People are primarily interested in themselves and not in you! The other person is 10 thousand times more interested in himself that he is in you. And vice versa! You are more interested in yourself than any other person in the world.
Men’s actions are motivated by self thought and self interest. Do you find this too harsh? You don’t have to be embarrassed by this, it’s just human nature.
Knowing this should help you in your dealings with other people. The focus is on the other person, not on you. I have found that all I need to do to start a conversation is ask the other person how he is doing. Normally, 30 minutes later they are still talking!
This is a key of life. Be more interested in other people than yourself if you want to succeed!
Jacques
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Hi Jacques .. I agree .. empathise with others, don't talk about yourself, ask questions of them, as for their opinion .. greet them kindly and look them in the eye .. wish them well on leaving .. no negative .. hugely helpful ..
thank you Hilary Melton-Butcher
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