Not sure who authored this short quote: “Be the better person.” I’ve been hearing this line from my wife and have been using it since in almost all difficult situations I get myself in. You would think it’s part of a checklist of sorts from a self-help book but actually, it’s not. People usually react negatively to certain situations and this 4-word quote can be a helpful reminder to tackle situations differently. You’d think this quote encourages your superiority complex or that you’re a far, better person than say a co-worker, well it doesn’t.
It’s easy to get caught up in being the one trying to please everyone else. But being the better person starts with treating others with genuine kindness. It means to allow yourself to have more time to think about the opportunity to turn things around and work on better outcomes from even the most confrontational situations.
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