The world of me-first. A world whereby everyone are driven by thoughts and/or anxieties of how themselves could benefit from other people's action with the people have very little or no benefit. In this way, people might be working for you in which only you would gain. This post would further define me-first, tell ways to avoid such attitude.
An example of me-first attitude is whereby a boy would be using his time to play video games while his girlfriend is washing his clothes. A company or firm on the other hand isn't an example of me-first because it's the obligation of its workers to work while the employer takes reward. Therefore, the true definition of me-first is: an attitude of wanting others to do something they're not obliged to for your personal gain. In this sense, if a father forces his children to wash his car while he sits and watches, he's displaying me-first. Now what are some ways we can resist this attitude? Here are some:
1. Remember everyone has their rights
If you're a parent and you want your child to run an errand for you, you'll have to bargain with him if it's not his duty. However if he says he's got something doing for now, don't pressure him. Know that everyone has his or her own life to live.
If you're a parent and you want your child to run an errand for you, you'll have to bargain with him if it's not his duty. However if he says he's got something doing for now, don't pressure him. Know that everyone has his or her own life to live.
2. Know the difference between an individual and an employee
An employ has his own duties and responsibilities. If you're going beyond those and trying to pressure him into doing something he's not obliged to, don't get angry if he refuses.
An employ has his own duties and responsibilities. If you're going beyond those and trying to pressure him into doing something he's not obliged to, don't get angry if he refuses.
3. Learn to say thank you
With thank you, someone would like to help you when next you need help. With thank you, you've showed your appreciation. The word thank you is a payment as well to people that feel free helping you.
With thank you, someone would like to help you when next you need help. With thank you, you've showed your appreciation. The word thank you is a payment as well to people that feel free helping you.
4. If you want something done right, do it yourself
People hate it if they're doing something they're not interested in. They hate it more if after completion of the project, become scolded for a particular mistake. How would someone feel if that's not even his duties in the first place? If something is beyond your power, beg someone to help you. If after the completion of the project you want to make an adjustment, do it yourself.
People hate it if they're doing something they're not interested in. They hate it more if after completion of the project, become scolded for a particular mistake. How would someone feel if that's not even his duties in the first place? If something is beyond your power, beg someone to help you. If after the completion of the project you want to make an adjustment, do it yourself.
5. Don't count your chicks before they hatch
When making a goal, or just a plan, plan with the resources you've got now or would work for later. Don't plan by adding something someone promised you or something you're begging for.
When making a goal, or just a plan, plan with the resources you've got now or would work for later. Don't plan by adding something someone promised you or something you're begging for.
6. Know your own duties
The basic needs (food, clothing, shelter, accommodation, transportation and socialization) are your personal responsibility. Don't give others your own responsibilities.
The basic needs (food, clothing, shelter, accommodation, transportation and socialization) are your personal responsibility. Don't give others your own responsibilities.
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