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"好かれたいわけじゃない 尊敬されたいんだ"

Jack Ma

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Many people focus on being liked by others, believing it's the most important thing. However, it's often better to earn respect. Being liked usually means you’re friendly, fun, or easy to be around. But being respected means people trust you, value your opinions, and count on you to do the right thing. Imagine a teacher in a school. A teacher who wants to be liked might joke around a lot and rarely give homework, making students happy in the short term. But a teacher who seeks respect will ensure the students learn well, even if that means being stricter. In the end, students learn more from and remember the teacher they respect because they know that teacher helped them grow. To apply this idea in your life, focus on being honest, doing your best work, and standing up for what you believe in. People might not always agree with you, but they will appreciate your integrity and reliability. Even if not everyone likes you, they will respect you, and that respect is often much more valuable in the long run.

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Assertiveness Confidence Dignity Individuality Integrity Principles Reputation Respect Self-respect Self-worth
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