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You can't depend on other's support

Looking for a new job? Searching for a partner? Fighting with workmates? These are all situation that needs support. People are like that, they expect someone to hold their side, but it doesn't happen like they imagine. You can't depend on others' support because even if you get it, it will be temporary. People are used to changing sides, and once you did something wrong, your support will vanish. If you are an ordinary person who is not well-positioned in the business world or if you are not rich, you can't count on many people.  Remember the facts: People usually avoid being involved in others' conflicts.  Someone will support you if you give something to him. Give money, return the favor. You will get support if you have a common enemy.  Your support must have more power than your enemy, otherwise, it is useless.  I learned a long time ago, whatever I do, I must learn at myself at first. Everything else is a bonus or a su...

Don't let people waste your time and energy

If anyone asked me what is most important before a few years, I would have different answers than now. I did not appreciate my time and peace enough. I let in my life people who did not deserve it. After I cut it off, I realized how much clean space I have for others who deserve that spot. How can you know who is the right friend for you, and who is not? It sounds so simple, but it is not. You can’t know someone at first sight. Everyone tries to represent in the best light, hiding flaws like snakes are hiding legs. When you know the person better, some things swim out on the surface and the previous diamond loses its shine. That is why is not good to glorify people, they will screw you. How do you know that a person wastes your time and energy? A person who talks only about herself.  I was there, this happened to me, that guy adores me, etc. A person who talks with underestimation about your problems.  Oh, that is nothing. I survived worse than that. A p...