Today, let's explore some quotes shared by Robert I. Sutton.
As much as I believe in tolerance and fairness, I have never lost a wink of sleep about being unapologetically intolerant of anyone who refuses to show respect for those around them.
Life is too short to put up with assholes.
Mutual respect is crucial for sustainable tolerance. It should be acknowledged as a foundational value that must always be upheld. Tolerance is conditional upon the respect shown by others.
At the end of the day people won鈥檛 remember what you said or did, they will remember how you made them feel.
It takes numerous encounters with positive people to offset the energy and happiness sapped by a single episode with one asshole.
Assholes tend to stick together, and once stuck are not easily separated.
I have encountered several individuals who can drain my positive energy with just a few words. To avoid this, my best strategy is to stop the interaction altogether. It's not as easy as saying, 'I don't care what they think,' as it takes time to process the emotions and thoughts resulting from such encounters. After some time, it may become easier, but you still need to do it every time.
A hallmark of petty tyrants (...) is that their power over a narrow domain is coupled with low prestige; they simmer and sulk about the lack of respect they get. This mix of power and low social status creates a deadly brew鈥攊t provokes them to take out their frustration and resentment on others.
Hatfield and her colleagues sum up emotional contagion research with an Arabic proverb: 鈥淎 wise man associating with the vicious becomes an idiot."
Being wise is also being aware of your surroundings and company. How wise are you when you decide to continue spreading viciousness?
