…the main thing that all people can take solace in is the fact that NO ONE can manage the social world. Everyone is unsure about other peoples’ motives and goals. The key is to be selfish. Do not think about what others are thinking. Do not cater to others or make calculated moves in order to manipulate the social world to your liking. Managing and anticipating the social world is impossible and if you try to do it you will be overwhelmed. You must shrug your shoulders, trust your intuition and go into situations with unfounded confidence.
This is especially difficult for me because I am obsessive about manipulating situations. In the business world, I can manipulate. I do not have to have unfounded confidence; my confidence is based on fact that I know the motives and goals of companies and employees. Once a goal is known, I setup a strategy and execute.
In conclusion, the business and social worlds are separate entities. They do not share one underlying principle that one can learn and capitalize upon.
March 31, 2008 at 7:25 pm
I disagree with you conclusion because the business and social world in my opinion are two very similar things, especially for those jobs were your job is to socialize with other business executives.