The dangers of people pleasing
No matter how hard you try, no matter how many hours you spend
pondering and planning, and regardless of how hard you try, you
absolutely cannot please everyone. It is impossible. So do yourself a
favor and stop now, before you drive yourself farther toward insanity.
There are many drawbacks to being a people-pleaser. A big one is that
you often put yourself in a position of subservience. Sometimes you even
put yourself last, which helps no one. Remember that helping yourself
and doing what you feel is important should be valued. Find worth in
your own opinions and viewpoint, and don't let your desire to please
others compel you to keep yourself in the background. Falling short of
perfection only proves that you are a normal human being.
I don't know the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to please everybody.
- Bill Cosby, comedian
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