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"For those who deny reality, reality is ruthless." ​ If you insist on imposing your vision of the world on others instead of observing, accepting reality, and navigating it, you’ll end up screwed. ​ Nice sentences that you see in websites, social media and so on. ​ And you believe them, because if they are there… they may be true. ​ Reality isn’t ruthless to those who deny it—reality is ruthless, period. And the nuance is important. ​ It’s your ability to accept it that softens the blow. ​ Fresh air is necessary in companies so that reality hits accommodated managers and employees. This is one of the key benefits of consultants. For people, like you and I, seminars, coaches and mentors bring that fresh air. With nuance or without, fresh air in your thinking and mindset can only provide some good. Take a look below and breath.
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