Take The High Road

In business and in life, always take the high road. Recently my partner and I were flamed on a blog post by somebody who spoke half truths and bent the truth to fit his own agenda. I wont mention who and I wont mention where because it does not matter, I have moved on.

I debated writing this post and almost didn’t but I thought it would allow you an opportunity to see how I conduct myself. After finding out about the post I pulled it up on my phone, read it and decided NOT to react right away. I have learned long ago that if you react right away when somebody does something against you, you will lose.

Instead of lashing out and getting my revenge I decided that it would be best if I just let it go. I did comment on the blog post but ignored his ramblings and gave some advice to another commenter.

Be Slow to Anger

Always keep your anger in check. It’s in our nature to want to defend ourselves when somebody lashes out against us but in some cases, most actually, you will do yourself more harm than good if you seek revenge. Keep in mind that this is the internet, everything is recorded for others to pull up in the future and the last thing you want is a potential client to come across words that were said in anger.

In my case the person who lashed out against me was a competitor, and if a client were to come across what he said and how I reacted, and based their decision with who to go with solely on who was more professional, I feel that I would come out on top.

Never react hastily, always remember what image you are trying to convey, be slow to anger.

He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly. Proverbs 14:29

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