Three Gentlemen
At a recent event, I met three gentlemen, all in their eighties. I like to engage this generation to learn and gain insight whenever I get the chance. As we talked, they told me that each had been married to their wives for well over 50 years. I asked them to comment on one thing that contributed to the longevity of their relationships with their spouse.
The first said, “You have to learn to forgive and to be forgiven”. The second one said, “You must learn to keep your mouth closed at times,” and the third said, “you have to keep working on it…never give up”.
As I reflected on my conversation with these men, I knew that I had been the recipient of true wisdom that came from life experiences. What if we decided to apply these nuggets of truth to our important relationships? What if we used these three guidelines in our professional relationships? What if these principles were applied to our ridiculous infatuation with social media?
These gentlemen were kind enough to share with me their insights on how to have lasting relationships. The decision of whether or not to learn from their experiences is up to you. If we choose to forgive and be forgiven, control our mouth, and continue to work on our relationships, we most certainly will make a difference.
Larry
Check out our latest episode on the Crossing the Line Podcast:
Brian Cook on a Legacy of Giving
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