First, let’s look at some imaginary conversations between two friends!
Conversation 01
First Friend: Friend, do you know? A view is counted when a video is watched for only 3 seconds on Facebook. On the other hand, if you watch for 30 seconds on YouTube, then one view is counted.
Second Friend: What is this? I already know this. Are you coming to teach me about Facebook and YouTube? Don’t teach me these things. No profit!
Conversation 02
Let’s say the first friend is upset, sitting with a frown. Suddenly, the second friend arrives.
Second Friend: What the hell! What’s the news?
First Friend: Dude, I don’t feel good. I haven’t been in a good mood for a few days. I can’t concentrate on any work. Everything feels very uncomfortable. I’m not sleeping well at night. I don’t know exactly what’s happening to me. I’m feeling quite disappointed.
Second Friend: What a strange thing! Everything in your life is fine, but you feel disappointed? Amazing. Is this even a problem? Haven’t things happened in my life? Haven’t I struggled? Are you kidding?
Nowadays, this is a problem for boys. If something happens, they feel disappointed, they don’t like something, they can’t sleep at night. Hey brother, stay up all night on Facebook, watch movies, and then wonder why you can’t sleep, right?
These depressions and frustrations have become a fashion for this generation. Insufferable troublemaker!
Conversation 03
Let’s say the first friend has won several awards in a competition. He is quite happy about it. At that moment, the second friend arrives.
Second Friend: What are these, friend?
First Friend: Friend, Ten Minute School received three awards in the “Digital Marketing Award.” How wonderful, right?
Second Friend: What! Are you getting so excited over just three awards? There are agencies that have received 18-19 awards and are celebrating less than you!
First Friend: Our ‘Student Notes’ got the Grand Prix Award, friend! Won’t you be happy?
Second Friend: Oh, these don’t matter. Many agencies have received 19-20 awards. I myself got 7 last year. Getting 3 doesn’t matter. Try getting 8-10 first, then celebrate. There’s no point in getting so excited over these little things. I think you’re overreacting!
Conversation 04
Let’s say the first friend has just returned from a wonderful vacation on the island of St. Martin. Then he meets his second friend and begins telling the story of that amazing trip in a very enthusiastic manner.
First Friend: Friend, it was such a nice vacation. Saint Martin Island is so amazing! The beautiful blue sea water, the wonderful scenery—what an incredible place!
Second Friend: Hey, can you stop talking about Saint Martin? Keep your story to yourself. Have you ever been to Thailand? I went to Thailand. Thailand is so beautiful! Is Saint Martin even a place worth mentioning? Don’t tell anyone about Saint Martin, friend! Drop it. You’re acting like you need to show the whole world!
We all have friends who are very negative—like this second friend. They destroy our words, experiences, successes, ideas, feelings, beliefs, and achievements with their negativity. Some of our family members have this mentality too!
Well, let me ask you something: If you only talk, when will you listen?
Keep one thing in mind—every achievement is valuable. Every experience is great! When our friends, siblings, or parents come to us with excitement to share their experiences, successes, ideas, feelings, or achievements, we, as close people, should listen and appreciate them sincerely.
You may be more experienced, know more, or have achieved more than they have, but that doesn’t mean you should underestimate or belittle the achievements and experiences of others. You may have won many awards, but that doesn’t mean you should look down on someone else’s accomplishments. Maybe negative feelings like depression have no place in your life, but that doesn’t mean you should disrespect other people’s feelings.
From now on, just give yourself a break. Practice listening. You’ll see—it’s not that difficult to become someone people truly appreciate!