You know, I don't like having to be asshole. Not all the time. But, you know... learn to think for yourself. If I could ask just one thing, it would be for others to stop and think.
So I said something impolite to a co-worker. It came out wrong - I believe the words I chose were "Use your brain" when someone asked how they were supposed to figure something out - but damn. It doesn't hurt to think critically every now and then, does it? Isn't it good to try and exhaust some options before asking for help? Again, I wouldn't mind so much if I wasn't asked every five minutes for some answer that is two clicks away on a desktop.
I've always prided myself on my ability to think quickly.
I just wish others would "follow" by example.
I heard something clever last night while watching the IU basketball game. On a commercial break, there was an ad for IU and the speaker was a ladies field hockey player. She said that her dad always told her there would always be two things under her control - her attitude and her effort. I have of course heard that before, but it stuck in my head last night.
I so obviously am burnt out. My attitude and effort are sorely lacking. I need a break.
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kick 'em in the throat? I mean, that sound advice was given to me. hehe ;) It's hard to be firm and not insulting sometimes...and critical thinking has pretty much gone out the window. For so many people it's just easier to ask someone. So...like I/you said, kick 'em in the throat!
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