To Thrive In A Tough World

Journal Entry: 12-26-2011 We need to be worldly, bold, assertive and on the make to acquire and hold onto our share of the world's goodies. This acquisition process plays out in the daily work jungle where much lying, cheating, stealing, peer-grouping, price gouging and broken promises are justified by the scoundrels utilizing them as legitimate means of doing business by gaining the upper hand. These illegitimate and in some cases illegal practices are abundantly present in governmental and business arenas. One must not go for the quick profit, but make steady, reputable, slower gains in wages and profits that are honorably earned and acquired. Being forewarned that one will brush continually up against creepy connivers, dishonest deceivers, and treacherous double-dealers is to be armed against their insincere machinations. One can still make a living and a decent profit, by doing business as an honest, square-dealer. One must proceed as a prudent, cautious and on guard survivor. One must neutralizer the crooks and con men without becoming tainted by them. One must not be tempted to beat them at their own game. One must not become a thief, dishonest, cynical, bitter, callous, grasping, calculating, utterly untrustworthy and distrusting all. One must remain optimistic. One, as much as possible, must work for and do business with honest, honorable workers and business people. One needs to marginalize and eliminate disreputable four-flushers from one's business circle.