Re:Ask HN: What are some counterintuitive things in life?
by badrabbit on Saturday June 04, 2022 @08:37PM
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If someone assumes something bad about you, don't correct them. This includes stereotypes. If it is a misunderstanding, let them learn the hard way so they won't repeat it. If it is evil intent in their part, let them face the natural consequence of their intent.
Hatred and evil are naturally destructive to their beholder. If not destructive, it will transform.
It is better to understand that and attempt to succeed in your goals unaffected one way or the other by your hater. As they say, the best vengeance is a life well lived. Not that I promote being vengeful, but to someone who hates you it will anger, frustrate and fret them even more when you succeed. As natural as it may feel, do not accompany your enemy in their miserable hatred and prejudice.
Re:Ask HN: What are some counterintuitive things in life?
by joeamroo on Friday June 10, 2022 @12:48PM
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What do you mean by "letting them learn the hard way"? Its not always the case that things would be equal and that your bully will face the consequences of his actions.
Hatred and evil are naturally destructive to their beholder. If not destructive, it will transform.
It is better to understand that and attempt to succeed in your goals unaffected one way or the other by your hater. As they say, the best vengeance is a life well lived. Not that I promote being vengeful, but to someone who hates you it will anger, frustrate and fret them even more when you succeed. As natural as it may feel, do not accompany your enemy in their miserable hatred and prejudice.