http://christopherspenn.disqus.com/Christopher S. Penn's Awaken Your SuperheroenMon, 30 Apr 2007 15:55:12 -0000http://www.christopherspenn.com/2007/04/be-an-asshole-today/#comment-44585318<p>Point number 1 is precisely why I've always eaten lunch in my room (or gone out for a walk) and avoided the lunch room in every job I've had. I don't wish to spend my time surrounded by negativity. I never know "the scoops" in the building but that suits me just fine. :-)</p>Karen (aka MrsB)Mon, 30 Apr 2007 15:55:12 -0000http://www.christopherspenn.com/2007/04/be-an-asshole-today/#comment-44585316<p>Totally agree. Of course us gals who set standards and boundaries are typically referred to as bitches.</p>Annette sandbergMon, 30 Apr 2007 15:45:13 -0000http://www.christopherspenn.com/2007/04/be-an-asshole-today/#comment-44585314<p>This made me laugh! It was a refreshing read. How come this directness never enters HBR like this :)</p>john blueMon, 30 Apr 2007 13:30:25 -0000http://www.christopherspenn.com/2007/04/be-an-asshole-today/#comment-44585312<p>Is this the new wave of '48 Laws of Power'?!? I dig the passion here, bruh. All of this really resonates with me today. 'Preciate you sharin' the clue you scored this weekend.</p>ClarenceMon, 30 Apr 2007 13:20:15 -0000http://www.christopherspenn.com/2007/04/be-an-asshole-today/#comment-44585311<p>Synthesis: Today cut some dead wood out of your life. Politely.</p>Kevin Kennedy-SpaienMon, 30 Apr 2007 12:59:57 -0000http://www.christopherspenn.com/2007/04/be-an-asshole-today/#comment-44585309<p>wow, youve got me a fired up...shame its going home time GMT. i'll read out loud to myself again in the morning.</p>eaon pritchardMon, 30 Apr 2007 12:43:03 -0000http://www.christopherspenn.com/2007/04/be-an-asshole-today/#comment-44585308<p>About 8 years ago, I followed this advice exactly, and I’m a much better person for it. I had a group of “friends” who were really dragging me down, and were fairly self-centered, completely non-supportive, and made it a point to ridicule my weight loss (70 lbs) and healthier lifestyle (I became a distance runner) on every occasion that we would meet (frequently). One day, I decided to declare my “entire relationship null and void” with this group of 20 or so “friends” (most of whom I had grown up with since elementary school days). It was a sad thing to do, but the best thing I could ever have done. I regret that they were who they were, but have no regrets for “being an asshole”.</p>Steve RunnerMon, 30 Apr 2007 12:22:45 -0000http://www.christopherspenn.com/2007/04/be-an-asshole-today/#comment-44585307<p>C.C.: a very, VERY good seminar about mind science and meditation this past weekend. Lots of thinking about what makes for success, and why some people are or are not successful, however you define success.</p>Christopher S. PennMon, 30 Apr 2007 12:08:34 -0000http://www.christopherspenn.com/2007/04/be-an-asshole-today/#comment-44585305<p>Great post - If that's being an asshole, I've been one for a while.</p><p>Thanks for -&gt; "If your goal is success, why emulate the non-successful?" - that one's going to be in my head for a bit</p>BobGoyetcheMon, 30 Apr 2007 12:05:16 -0000http://www.christopherspenn.com/2007/04/be-an-asshole-today/#comment-44585304<p>I don't even want to think what might have tripped this post off, but you are right on.</p>C.C.Mon, 30 Apr 2007 12:02:39 -0000http://www.christopherspenn.com/2007/04/be-an-asshole-today/#comment-44585302<p>Thanks Christopher - I followed my own version of this sage advice around 6 years ago - lost 3 "friends" in the process and haven't looked back since then.</p><p>The road to accomplishment can be a lonely one at times (98%+) but you can bet your ass that you'll never get there if you give up.</p>Michael BaileyMon, 30 Apr 2007 11:53:46 -0000