Life Lessons By Comic

Ok, don't lie. We've all felt this way. Whether it be at work (most likely) or at home, people sometimes say stupid things. Hell, if we were to take a good honest look in the mirror, I think we'd all admit to doing the same thing - sometimes more often than we would like.

The real issue comes with how we react to those situations. While tying the person up, slapping on some duct tape, and giving a swift boot to the arse sure sounds good at the time, well, at least at work that’d be what is called a CLA, or Career Limiting Action eh?

So how DO you react to sheer stupidity with grace, poise, and a sense of balance? Well, when you figure it out, let me know because it’s still something I’m working on. Am I the only one who finds it incredibly hard not to cock an eyebrow at the person, and put on the “WTF” face? The problem is that’s only a tier down from the rope and tape method. I’ve been nabbed with it, and it makes for a VERY uncomfortable situation.

I suppose it starts with, as the comic said, a good dose of patience. Being able to sit back, absorb what is said first, and then – just as importantly – to see the comment from the speaker’s point of view. I’ve been known to be rather short sighted, another character flaw I’m working to resolve somehow, someway. I have a very analytical mind, and can from time to time jump right onto a single conclusion or action plan without considering other plans which could be just as viable, if not more so. Let’s just leave that as a work in progress.

Anyways, just something that struck home as I read this, and figured I might share it with the community. </me gets off the couch>

Take it easy.

B.