Posts Tagged ‘advice’
Reprimand
I am not beyond being called out for a mistake or a misstep. I’m pretty sure that I’ve made more than one mistake in my life. I really do try to learn from my mistakes and missteps. I really don’t like receiving a reprimand or giving out a reprimand. The official definition of reprimand is:…
Read MoreCliché Counsel
There are times when a cliché comes to my mind and there may very well be a nugget of truth inside it, but also seems a bit shallow. Cliché’s are often used in a quick retort or reply to someone when they are in the middle of a situation that is a big deal. For…
Read MoreRejecting Counsel
I have seen instances when a person hires an attorney for counsel on a legal matter and then ignore the advice given them by their own attorney. I have also see people seek counsel from a counselor regarding a deeply personal matter only to ignore the advice given. I sometimes think that the reason…
Read MoreAdvice Ignored
I’ve been the recipient of good advice on many occasions. I have also ignored good advice because it wasn’t what I wanted to hear. It turns out that good advice and good counsel go hand in hand. I believe the advice given is only as good as the credentials and the experience of the one…
Read MoreStraight Talk
I like tactful people. They have a good “edit” machine inside their head. I also like for people to be direct. There are times when the truth stings a bit. I do like to hear the truth spoken to me in love. I’m not crazy about someone “beating around the bush” to tell me something…
Read MoreOpinion
I most definitely have an opinion about lots and lots of things. My wife may ask my opinion about a certain pair of pants and she wants my opinion. I have an opinion on most world events. I have an opinion about our governor, congress, the president and everything in between. I probably have an…
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