Originally posted by Phobick
Give me one reason why this statement is true. I personally found out that the biggest life lesson is to not give a **** about what people think of you. People that don't care what people think are usally the people who change the world...
People who say you shouldn't care what people think are saying it as an excuse to do stuff illegal, unethical or downright stupid... this is simply a fact of life. While I fully agree you should care what random people think, or what strangers think, or possible even what acquaintances or work colleagues think for the most part, you should care what people think. Why? Because the people you see on a daily basis, the people you see regularly are your friends and family. These are people who like you, respect you, want what's best for you, and often see how terribly you're fĂșcking your own life up way before you see it for yourself. You can choose to not care what these people think, to not take their feelings into consideration, to not listen to their advice or take seriously their concerns, but if you do that, when you really need people for something, when there's something major that you can't handle on your own... there won't be anyone to give a shit about you, after all, you didn't give a shit about them. Welcome to your life, the life of the sad pathetic loser... that's what kind of life awaits you if you don't care what other people think. Now I am a very arrogant person my nature. I'm very sure of my own intelligence and my own resolve, and I'm practically never wrong because I have the confidence and presence of thought to pick my fights. I'm head-strong and unlikely to change my mind about anything. That said, if a few select people say something to me, I will seriously reassess my situation and try to see their point of view, because, I've needed them in the past and will likely need them again in the future. I trust them and I care what they think. These are the people who enrich my life and make it worth living... so yeah, I could not give a shit what they think, but if I did, what's the fĂșcking point in living.
Good enough reason?