As a Dale Carnegie instructor, I would interact with fine people from all walks of life who had one thing in common.

They all wanted to be a better person.

So when certain modules in the course came up, students would commit to working on the human relations principles in hopes of being that person.

When a person committed to stop criticizing, condemning and complaining (a big Carnegie principle) in class, it would be received favorably by supportive family members and friends at home.

But faced with people who are negative and shaming, even the best intentions to improve get derailed.

Stop spending time with negative people.

And I know what you’re going to say, “but, Jerry what if that negative person is a spouse or a family member?”

My answer remains the same – step back, do not let them shame you or discourage you from being the person you want to be.

Sadly, those closest to us can sometimes be our worst enemy.

Rid your life of negative people by rejecting the shame that they try to make you feel for wanting to be all you can be.

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