Today, I want to take a closer look at Chapter 4: "How to Respond to Comments" and how it relates to everyday life. Point 45 in particular talks about how we should always assume that people are good until proven bad which is just great life advice in general. Especially in social media like the book refers too, people are looking for a right and want to troll others for fun which is sad to me. The book said it best, "Don't take anything personally. Nothing others do is because of you. What others say and do is a projection of their own reality, their own dream. When you are immune to the opinions and actions of others, you won't be the victim of needless suffering."
It is always to consider the context and tone in which a situation might be progressing. We as humans, let our emotions get in the way of our thinking and actions. Sometimes, we say things we do not mean and we hurt others in ways we never imagined. Also, I know that people say to never assume, because it makes an "ass" out of "u" and "me" but that does not mean we never find ourselves making quick judgments on things. I try to see the good in people like the book talked about and to always give people another chance or opportunity to be better. I love to see the glass as half full like the famous saying always references, meaning I am an optimistic kind of person. However, sometimes I find myself blindly trusting someone or being oblivious tot the sad truth right in front of me. More often than not, I find being optimistic and seeing the good in the world the best option though as I usually do not regret being this way.
In regards to trolls or "haters" we find on social media, I think the book is spot on by telling us to be above them and never respond more than twice. The two message rule, you can address their message and then follow up with a defense or reasoning for your stance on it but not engage in petty discussion has it now becomes informally, an unproductive argument. Now, from an outside perspective, I love the gossip and the visible tension two people can create online but it is safer to stay away from these situations if at all possible. Let me know in the comments below how you feel about assuming people are good until proven bad and if you agree with my views!
I think it is always important to see the good in people. As someone who tries to always look at the best angle in life, I think some of the best advice anyone has ever given me is to always look for the greater things in life. However, I also understand your point that it isn't a good thing to blindly trust others.
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