When I was younger, I always seemed to gravitate towards breaking âthe rulesâ. I never consciously thought about the impacts my decisions may have or who they might affect. Instead, I just dove headfirst into the moment without a care in the world. I was young, wild, free (and probably more than a bit naive). Consequences were merely an afterthought, and no one was going to tell me any different. My mantra was simple – âRules? I donât need no stinking rulesâŠâ As I grew older and began to add more and more experiences to my toolbox, I reflected on
Weâve all heard it a thousand times. âFollow the Golden Rule. Treat People Like You Would Like to be Treated.â This sentiment has been around since the dawn of time and is considered the cornerstone of many religions and businesses world-wide. In theory, this statement sounds wonderful. In reality though, itâs not. âSo, whatâs the problem with treating people like âyouâ want to be treated after all?â Fundamentally, weâre all different. What you believe is âgoodâ may not be âgoodâ for me, and vice versa. We all come from different backgrounds, have different work experiences, and as a result most
