Be Open Minded

I ran into a situation a few weeks ago where a very good friend of mine told me something I didn’t expect to hear. She said she over heard a few ladies that we both had class with, mention my name in a conversation they were having. I understand that this is hearsay, and I usually go straight to the horses’ mouth when I hear something like that. I like to come to an understanding about things when I don’t agree with people, and find out why or what makes them feel or think that way. And it helps avoid a lot of conflict and prejudgment of others. Well the word got back to me stating that some individuals don’t like to work in groups with me because I ask too many questions.
Here’s a fact; I am a very hard worker, and understanding person. I work well with a lot of people, but then again I guess I don’t. (Lol). If I don’t understand something why not ask?
Here’s another fact; I know that I can’t please everyone, and everyone is not going to like me. But that doesn’t matter because at the end of the day it’s still about me (not in a superficial or egoistical way).Whether I accomplished my task and goals that I set out for that day. Appling myself to the best of my ability. Did I learn something new that I didn’t know before? But most important did I help or advise someone else with the knowledge I already had.
I thought any type of education you receive was about learning something you don’t understand or know from common sense. Asking questions to increase comprehension is the best way to better yourself starting with your mind.
Well this girl seems to think she knows it all already, or has the best answer for everything. I’ve learned from others that cockiness and arrogance gets you no where.
Now of days you’ll run into a lot of closed minded people, but I like to look at them and think to myself, that I don’t have to be one of them.
My advice would be to stay open to people and be willing to help others because you never know what they can offer you as well.