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Being liked vs being respected
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“Being respected might not get you invited to a lot of parties, but you build real strong bonds. People trust you. People want to bring you around. People will have good things to say about you. Opportunities tend to find you.” — Ed Latimore
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The Distinction of Being Liked
Ed Latimore discusses the difference between being liked and being respected. He reflects on his past attempts to be liked, noting that while being liked can lead to social invitations, it often lacks depth and can lead to being the subject of jokes as people mature.
"there's a difference between being liked and being respected and then if you're not used to either one you can't tell the difference you know and for a long time I tried to be like and being like just..."
The Power of Respect
Latimore emphasizes the importance of being respected over being liked. He explains that respect may not lead to frequent social gatherings, but it fosters strong, trustworthy relationships. People who respect you will speak positively about you and create opportunities in your life.
"being like turns into being in a joke but being respected might not get you invited to a lot of parties but you you build real strong bonds people trust you people want to bring you around people will..."