Are compromises, along with self-discipline, a key to success?
By didi13
@didi13 (2926)
Romania
September 6, 2012 6:54am CST
Compromises ... are signs of weakness, the denial of what we are or are signs of an ability to juggle life?
How many are willing to make compromises when we want something? How determine the extent to which we can go without conflict with their conscience?
We are asked often, in life, to go over some principles that we have. And it's not always an easy one to make. Some people would say that the principles are above all, that you are not allowed to stray from what you think, that by doing this, it means you're cheating yourself. Others would argue that without making some compromises, there is a way to fulfill some objectives.
But ... I say, what role compromises in our lives? Do not, in fact, it always, every day of our lives, it's insignificant things or important things? Do not ever give up on something I've wanted to give up, do not accept to be and do and what we are and we are? There even exists a perfectly straight path that you can walk and go to go just where you want?
Are compromises, along with self-discipline, a key to success?
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3 responses
@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
6 Sep 12
First - I would object to compromises as a sign of weakness. These compromises are many a times a display of tact and strength. Many a times they avoid many fights quarrels and misunderstandings. They no where mean that I am giving up on something, just that I might be deferring some things for now, maybe I dont have those things as priorities at the moment.
Self Discipline is another thing which if done the right way, give me strength and courage to stand for right so yes, it is one of the keys to success.
Combining both is definitely a great asset and if you can continue with this without thinking of the negatives for long - definitely you stand a higher chance of being successful.
Once again a great piece of advice from you dear friend.
@didi13 (2926)
• Romania
6 Sep 12
Yes, compromise is not the key to success, but a tool - useful, but whose use should be limited. But I think without compromise, there would be no self-discipline. We get used to being selfish, egocentric. Compromises, in limited quantities, are welcome because they serve to our development. If we throw all headfirst to do just what we want, just do not think a civilized society could come out of this ...
Thanks for response.
@ligwan (44)
• Philippines
7 Sep 12
Are compromises, along with self-discipline, a key to success? Probably, my friend.
For what I know, compromises, along with self-discipline and prayer with faith to God can assures us not just to success but of blessings. :)
@inertia4 (27960)
• United States
6 Sep 12
Well, there is compromise and there is compromise. I agree that the things we feel strongly about we should not budge with and never compromise. But there are some things in this life that we do have to compromise. Like in marriage. But when it comes to that special something we should never give up. Is compromise a sig of weakness? Not at all.
