Not Everyone Likes You

Hey, Overdrive readers! I came across this great quote by famed author Napoleon Hill. Sometimes as entrepreneurs, things can get so competitive and personal that it’s important to take a step back and realize you can’t be everything for everyone. Check it out:

You cannot make all people like you, but you can rob them of a sound reason for disliking you.

Even the most popular people have their detractors. Because we are all different, with differing interests and personalities, it is simply impossible for anyone to be beloved by every individual who knows him or her. If your mission in life is to make everyone like you, great disappointment is in store. But if you are always kind and considerate in your dealings with others, they may not like you, but it will be impossible for them to dislike you. You can cement your relationships with others by making sure that you are a person of character, one who is predictably honest, straightforward, and ethical. When you follow such a code of conduct, you may not be sought out by others who do not share your value, but you will be respected by all who know you. And in the end, self-respect will mean far more to you than mere popularity.

Very inspirational! Learn more at the Napolean Hill Foundation.

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