MY THURSDAY THOUGHT FOR
THE WEEK - I’ve discovered
that when it comes to an individual’s reactions to life circumstances, people, adversity,
opportunities, etc. there are two types of people; inside-out and outside-in.
Let me explain with two quick examples. You are on your way to an important
appointment and you get a flat tire. An outside-in person starts blaming the
road, the tire, the weather, the whatever. While in blame mode they also start
whining, complaining and even screaming at whatever or whoever. An inside-out
person just starts changing the tire or calls road service. Next – Your turn -
A peer receives a promotion that you feel you deserve. How do you think the
outside-in person reacts? The inside-out person? Who do you think lives longer?
Who do you think tends to be more successful? Who do you think is
happier? Which do you think you are? If you asked some close friends or
relatives which one would they say you are? Know any outside -in people? Like
being around them? Listening to them? Know any inside-out people? Learned any
valuable lessons from them? Look forward to spending more time with them? If
you are an outside-in person – you probably stopped reading a while ago. If you
are an inside-out person - I’ll bet you wish this article was a bit longer.
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