A lot of people cannot fathom can thought of USING another
human being #Gasp!#
Friends make life a little sweeter... and easier! |
And yes I have the audacity to still call them friends...
because they are
Let me reiterate. "Utilize your friends’ strength and
weakness" in order to have a better standing in life... and less dirt on your hands.
Don’t feel guilty
They are also doing it to you except your judgement is
clouded by love and affection . When you have to be their sounding board whilst
they vent about work/relationships or how much weight they have gained. Or when
you have to assist in prepping for their kid’s birthday party. Or even pick up
the tab for that friend who is always low on cash. You are being willingly
used... and it’s ok.
Now it’s your turn.
When I was growing up I was never bullied – not once. Not
because I was a junior Mike Tyson, but because I had junior Evander Holyfield
as a friend. As I got older I realised there are certain things I do not have
to do when I can get someone else to do them for me.
In the workplace, you find those bold people who are always looking out for the little person –
become their friend. They will come in very handy when you are passively
fighting for recognition and arguing your own case would be a career limiting
move.
What’s the point?
Do not waste your time and energy on things that someone
else can willingly do for you.Also, there are certain lessons in life, you do not have to
personally experience in order to learn from. You do not have to have crabs in
order to learn about sexually transmitted disease. We all have those friends
who just cannot seem to get it together – keep them around for life lessons but
be careful not to let them drag you down with you.