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I'm not sure if these are the exact words, but they stood out in one of those motivational books I read years ago, along with "Meet regularly with someone who holds vastly different views than you.".
I realize it all depends on the level of respect one earns and the real motivation for their ideas and opinions. There are some people who could tell me the grass is green and I'd actually question what I've known my entire life to be true.
Would you give credit to someone you don't agree with or would you completely dismiss it because you don't normally agree with them and/or don't like them?
Would you give credit to someone you don't agree with or would you completely dismiss it because you don't normally agree with them and/or don't like them?
Well, it's like our little back-and-forth on love/hate.
I am a very stubborn person, but with the exception of the ntbx, I can respect others for standing by their convictions even when I disagree and I have lowered my head and given due credit to people I dislike.
I'm not sure if these are the exact words, but they stood out in one of those motivational books I read years ago, along with "Meet regularly with someone who holds vastly different views than you.".
I realize it all depends on the level of respect one earns and the real motivation for their ideas and opinions. There are some people who could tell me the grass is green and I'd actually question what I've known my entire life to be true.
I think it's great advice and yes, I have actually taken advice from someone I don't care for and didn't necessarily like their advice but couldn't deny they were right in that situation.
Would you give credit to someone you don't agree with or would you completely dismiss it because you don't normally agree with them and/or don't like them?
I love being around a diverse group of people young and old and getting everyones opinions.
Sometimes where I work, we start a conversation about a random headline but something that is controversial - then see what everyone has to say about it. Or we'll pick a hot topic and debate - it's quite refreshing. I think we all like to believe we have the best advice but we can't all be right all the time LOL
I am very open minded, I am strong in my beliefs, and I respect other's views. I usually go with: "Let's just agree to disagree" and buy him/her a drink
I'm not sure if these are the exact words, but they stood out in one of those motivational books I read years ago, along with "Meet regularly with someone who holds vastly different views than you.".
I realize it all depends on the level of respect one earns and the real motivation for their ideas and opinions. There are some people who could tell me the grass is green and I'd actually question what I've known my entire life to be true.
Would you give credit to someone you don't agree with or would you completely dismiss it because you don't normally agree with them and/or don't like them?
I purposefully don't surround myself with people who only agree with me. I find that very boring.
And yes...I give credit where credit is do. I don't argue (ie discuss) matters with people I have no respect for.
I'm not sure if these are the exact words, but they stood out in one of those motivational books I read years ago, along with "Meet regularly with someone who holds vastly different views than you.".
Would you give credit to someone you don't agree with or would you completely dismiss it because you don't normally agree with them and/or don't like them?
What a great thread topic.
I believe that its one of the best ways to actually grow and learn. This one of the main reasons why I visit CD is to have discussions with those who view things differently than I do.
I also believe that its a true sign of intellect and maturity when you CAN say "Wow! That is a great idea" or "Wow! I totally agree with you on this" to someone who holds views that you may not agree with. We all know certain CD posters who we see a post or thread started by them and think "Oh my god, not this idiot again" just because you dont like him/her and refuse to even read the post. I think this is wrong and shows immaturity and extreme lack of intellect. I always teach my students that you can learn things from any and everyone if you so choose. Just because you see a bum on the street, dont think you are better than him, because that guy may have some bit of knowledge or advice that you could use.
I would TOTALLY give someone credit they deserve even if we disagree on everything else. Its just the right thing to do.
There comes a point, though, at which further discussion/debate with certain people becomes virtually useless. Those people don't debate as much as constantly nay-say and argue and troll, like the Monty Python "Argument" skit...
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