How does apologizing too much affect how others perceive you?

Apologizing too much can signal to others that you are responsible for something that wasn't your fault, causing them to disrespect you.

Why is it important to be punctual?

Being punctual is important for gaining respect and trust from others, as credit is hard to gain and easy to lose.

How does having no independent opinions affect relationships?

People who have no independent opinions and constantly rely on others will not only consume other people's energy but also be difficult to walk with, as they are unwilling to bear the consequences and responsibilities of their decisions.

Why is it important to set boundaries?

Setting acceptable behavior boundaries and not allowing others to cross them is important in protecting oneself against villains and maintaining self-respect.

How can controlled anger be beneficial?

Maintaining inner order and principles through controlled anger is a virtue in a hypocritical world, and attacking in small things and showing temper when others touch your bottom line and work interests is the best defense.

8 Actions to Gain Respect and Protect Yourself: Boundaries, Punctuality, Independent Opinions, Controlled Anger

Name: 8 Actions to Gain Respect and Protect Yourself: Boundaries, Punctuality, Independent Opinions, Controlled Anger
Uploaded: 2023-07-02 10:58:19
Description: To gain respect and protect oneself, it's important to set boundaries, be punctual, have independent opinions, and maintain self-respect through controlled anger.

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TLDR To gain respect and protect oneself, it's important to set boundaries, be punctual, have independent opinions, and maintain self-respect through controlled anger.

Key insights

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Don't let fear of disappointing others make you feel uncomfortable and insecure.
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The perspective and focus of attention differ between individuals, leading to misunderstandings and conflicts.
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It's important to defend our own value and not let others belittle us based on their faults, even if we are open to listening to advice.
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Learning to be a silent and wise person will not only show you have high EQ, but also make it easy to gain the trust and promotion of the leader.
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Successful people are usually taciturn and low-key about their wealth, not bragging or showing off their money.
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The fear of bearing the consequences and responsibilities of their decisions leads some individuals to avoid forming their own opinions.
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Setting boundaries and not allowing others to cross them is important for self-respect and preventing others from taking advantage of you.
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Just like a shark that stops preying when the tempered glass is removed, people will respect and stop bothering you when you strictly guard your bottom line and reject those who cross it.

Q&A

How does apologizing too much affect how others perceive you?

— Apologizing too much can signal to others that you are responsible for something that wasn't your fault, causing them to disrespect you.
Why is it important to be punctual?

— Being punctual is important for gaining respect and trust from others, as credit is hard to gain and easy to lose.
How does having no independent opinions affect relationships?

— People who have no independent opinions and constantly rely on others will not only consume other people's energy but also be difficult to walk with, as they are unwilling to bear the consequences and responsibilities of their decisions.
Why is it important to set boundaries?

— Setting acceptable behavior boundaries and not allowing others to cross them is important in protecting oneself against villains and maintaining self-respect.
How can controlled anger be beneficial?

— Maintaining inner order and principles through controlled anger is a virtue in a hypocritical world, and attacking in small things and showing temper when others touch your bottom line and work interests is the best defense.

Timestamped Summary

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Apologizing too much can signal to others that you are responsible for something that wasn't your fault, causing them to disrespect you, according to Kazuo Inamori's 8 actions.
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Don't waste energy impressing hostile people, focus on those who appreciate you; criticizing someone's shortcomings puts them in a defensive position and denies their efforts.
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03:23
People who belittle others are often arrogant, so it's important to have an open mind and be punctual to gain respect and trust.
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05:19
Being punctual and learning to be a wise and silent person in the workplace are important for personal growth, relationships, and career advancement.
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07:27
Successful people are usually low-key and don't show off their wealth, while people who have no opinions are disliked by others.
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08:32
People who constantly rely on others and have no independent opinions will struggle to make decisions and bear the consequences of their actions, hindering their personal growth.
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10:16
Setting boundaries and maintaining self-respect through controlled anger is key to protecting oneself against villains and maintaining inner principles in a hypocritical world.
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11:52
To avoid being taken advantage of, it's important to set boundaries and speak up about unequal treatment in the workplace.