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How To Have Hutzpuh

by ‎03-15-2012 10:54 AM - edited ‎03-16-2012 11:00 AM

I admire people who have the strength of conviction to do what is right. I'm in love with this story right now, and especially like this line from former Goldman Sachs executive Greg Smith who resigned yesterday due to a conflict between his employer and his own ethical beliefs:

 

"People who care only about making money will not sustain this firm — or the trust of its clients — for very much longer."

 

I'm reminded of something a friend of mine shared. Her son is a sweet boy with various developmental issues. For Valentine's Day, she designed a bookmark with the following picture and note (and treat, of course) for his class:

 

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY
Thanks for being my friend! Everyone likes to feel accepted and loved! Maybe you said HI or you asked me for a high five and waited for me to give it to you. Thanks!


I can't read and I may never be able to, but I know if I could, I would read lots! So I hope you like this book mark and I hope when you see me you will remember that EVERY ONE has worth! Everyone one can be a friend!


Love,
NW

 

 

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While the gist of the Goldman Sachs article was focused on Goldman Sachs losing sight of the value of customers, I think it's a pretty accurate reflection of society. By focusing on perfection, money, our need to impress, whatever it is, we lose sight of seeing the value of the individual. What a fantastic reminder: Continue to see the value in people, no matter what they can do for you.

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