Argumentative: (adj) given to the expression of divergent or opposing views.
Our society has become proudly argumentative.
In the quest for individuality, place, purpose and respect, we have taken the chip off of our shoulder and thrown it at anyone who would challenge our alleged supremacy.
It’s time we lose some things:
1. Lose the desire to always win.
The greatest lessons in life follow an exhausting failure. Winners are those who comprehend the experience of losing.
2. Lose the need to be best.
You will be bettered. Our culture requires an ever-growing improvement which will occasionally place you in the rear instead of the front.
3. Lose an over-emphasis on self-esteem.
You need just enough self-esteem to have the confidence to humbly try the next project. Anything more is arrogance.
4. Lose the competitive edge unless you’re competing.
Not everything is a contest. It’s not important that you triumph in every disagreement. Your sex appeal depends on your ability to be sensitive, not overwhelming.
5. And finally, lose manipulation.
Life requires truth on our inward parts. If you think you can lie to people to get them to do what you want them to do, you will find that others utilize the same approach and you will never be sure exactly how good you are, or even who you are.
To avoid becoming an argumentative mob always on the verge of disaster, we must learn what to lose and what to gain.
Mainly, lose our false confidence…and gain opportunity.
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