The Jungled Workplace

My Biology teacher way back in my secondary years said that the world is like a jungle and that our system is like a food web where everybody's connected to each other. Her explanation is catchy and from that day on, I understood how the discussion of biology, specifically that of food chain works.

I take food chain thoughts on a different perspective though. Now that everybody's working to get paid and survive in this competitive business world, I realized that to be a part of that food web or food chain, you have to be a major contributor as well-- I scratch your back and you scratch mine. Fair and simple right?

But what makes this system really difficult is when there are others among us who are taking advantage over the others. You see, being advantageous in an unwarranted way is different from being advantageous because you're deserving for such recognition. Again, if we are to imagine that this world is a jungle, how would you feel if you're being attacked by a sly wild beast because you're caught off guard while you're alone? Realize that wild beasts have their unique hunting ways and most of the preys are caught without them noticing it because they're caught off guard. You'll be caught when you're at your weakest moment.

Same holds true in the business or corporate world. If you're weak and give in to your weakness, you'll be eaten alive. And unless you want to survive the system, you'll have to be extremely smart in counterattacking your opponents. So what's your next step? I've got 3:

1. Show off that strong personality

Sly individuals may attack you when you're vulnerable so why waste a painful experience being taken advantaged at if you can adopt a strong personality?

2. Never be alone

This is a tested fact. If you're alone, self-doubts plus temptation will trick you. Who's your opponent? You, yourself and you alone. So when you're alone, lacks self-conviction, you can easily fall under a personality trap. So take time to socialize, you'll be thankful.

3. Develop self-reliance

As someone who wants to survive in this business world, self-reliance is your best weapon. Learn how to fare, how to deal with other people. Hold back that vulnerability and improve on your subtle but strong resilience to be knocked down.

So never be afraid to be right, to be a credible person in this world. Others may not be pleased but again, you'll have a sound sleep if you know exactly what you're doing and you know your reasons why you're in your position in the first place.

Source: http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Jungled-Workplace&id=1109346
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