tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6421367977598373300.post1617840097183370637..comments2023-08-22T05:06:48.916-07:00Comments on JR Snyder Jr: You Can Quote Me On ThatJR Snyder Jrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09825473115986190389noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6421367977598373300.post-49180213080351127372011-01-24T18:40:16.299-07:002011-01-24T18:40:16.299-07:00I like this post a lot, but I especially like the ...I like this post a lot, but I especially like the last sentence because it hits on outlook, which is more or less a personal choice and therefore something that gives a person in any situation a little power, at least.<br /><br />I think being generally positive will, besides separating you from most of the people you run into at work, also give some dynamic to your situation. People who are mad all the time never realize this, but it's those who get mad rarely who make things different at work. I can speak from experience that a pretty-consistent positive attitude makes people take notice when you "get loud", for lack of a better term. That's an important distinction to make, but I don't think it's anywhere near all the benefit that's gained by just not being negative every chance you get. Work is rotten for EVERYBODY sometimes. I think making it bearable and if possible fun (and blocking out as much group negativity as possible) is the key. It's easier than it sounds to just be positive, and it makes those moments when your positivity wanes really stand out. It's like people who swear all the time versus people who almost never do: who are you going to take seriously when they say "goddamnit!"?<br /><br />Great post, JR!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com