There was a very good question in Quora that I found today which was all about what is life’s most valuable lesson.
Changing the question a little, made me think about what is the biggest lesson about the world that I’ve learned
I believe that (adult) life is all about getting people to do what you want them to do – and finding a way for them to want to do it.
This goes as much for business as sports, for government as well as possibly even family life. And absolutely goes for relationships.
It sounds highly manipulative and calculating. I think of it as actually being very genuine – the key point is that you’ve got to find a way for the other person to want to do it. Do that, and then you’re actually finding a want to make them happy.
And don’t forget, other people are thinking about this for you in exactly the same way. Getting you to do what they want. And ensuring that you want to do it.
raam thakrar 