How often do you let other people

I have found an interesting read and posting here as it is, so i do not lose it.

How often do you let other people's nonsense change your mood? Do you let a bad driver, rude waiter, curt boss, or an insensitive employee ruin your day?

However, the mark of a successful person is how quickly she can get back her focus on what's important.

Sixteen years ago I learned this lesson. I learned it in the backseat of a New York City taxi cab. Here's what happened.

I hopped in a taxi, and we took off for Grand Central Station. We were driving in the right lane when all of a sudden, and I mean without warning, a black car jumped out of a parking space right in front of us. My

taxi driver slammed on his brakes, skidded and missed the other car's back end by just inches.

Here's what happened next. The driver of the other car, the guy who almost caused a big accident, whipped his head around and he started yelling bad words at us.

Now, here's what blew me away. My taxi driver just smiled and waved at the guy. And I mean, he was friendly. So, I said, "Why did you just do that?

This guy almost ruined your car and sent us to the hospital!" And this is when my taxi driver told me what I now call, " *The Law of the Garbage Truck."**

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Many people are like garbage trucks. They run around full of garbage,

full of frustration, full of anger, and full of disappointment. As their

garbage piles up, they need a place to dump it. And if you let them, they'll

dump it on you.

When someone wants to dump on you, don't take it personally. You just smile,

wave, wish them well, and move on. You'll be happy you did. I guarantee it.

So this was it: The "Law of the Garbage Truck." I started thinking, how

often do I let Garbage Trucks run right over me? And how often do I take

their garbage and spread it to other people: at work, at

home, on the streets? It was that day I said, "I'm not going to do it

anymore."

Well now "I see Garbage Trucks." I see the load they're carrying. I see them

coming to drop it off. And like my Taxi Driver, I don't make it a personal

thing; I just smile, wave, wish them well, and I move on.

Good leaders know they have to be ready for their next meeting.

Good parents know that they have to welcome their children home from school

with hugs and kisses.

Leaders and parents know that they have to be fully present, and at

their best for the people they care about.

The bottom line is that successful people do not let Garbage Trucks take over their day. What about you? What would happen in your life, starting today, if you let more garbage trucks pass you by?

Here's my bet. You'll be happier. I guarantee it.