If you have kids and watch their behavior, you’ll notice that they have an innate way to focus on what is right.
They don’t try to improve us.
That’s what we try to do to them.
When you are in the company of a loved one don’t try to improve them. Accept them as they are. This is the secret to real friendship.
My best friend never criticized me in any way. And when he had a point to make, he did so by asking a question.
More families, more friendships and more workplace associations are ruined by our need to improve someone else.
If the need to improve is so great, we can start by looking in the mirror.
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