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Swizec on Feb 11, 2017 | parent | context | favorite | on: The Curse of Smart People (2014)

I like to put it and think of it this way: Other people aren't for or against you, they're for themselves.

Focus on those whose goals align with your goals. Then help them.

Spooky23 on Feb 11, 2017 [–]

Great advice that is only surpassed by the golden rule.

I was fortunate to have a senior director type guy give me this advice early on. (Although not quite as politely!) I followed it and it has served me well.

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