How do you stop people taking advantage of you?
From the lens How To Stop People Taking Advantage of You.
Do you have a way to stop people taking advantage of you? If you do, why not share it here and help someone change their life.

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themeanviolets Apr 11, 2012 @ 11:02 pm | delete
- I stomp on their heads. No not really... I just throw grapes at them. No not really that either... I trust people alot, until I'm duped. I have 3 strike system... shame on you twice, and if it happens again...shame on me.
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GeekGirl1
Apr 7, 2012 @ 8:49 pm | delete
- Always be cautious. Don't trust too much.
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Mim_Art
Mar 22, 2012 @ 9:57 am | delete
- Great lens! Hope you don't mind, I will be linking to it from my lens: Secrets to success: 10 ways to stay "motivated" as an Artist
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Tolovaj
Mar 20, 2012 @ 5:08 pm | delete
- Actually it is very easy - you have to set the lines. The real problem is to notice they are taking advantage of you.
Thanks for detailed and useful info. Little Red riding Hood illustration is one of my favorites.
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siobhanryan
Mar 5, 2012 @ 11:08 pm | delete
- Loved this lens-in particular the story about the carrot egg and coffee
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sousababy
Mar 1, 2012 @ 7:37 pm | delete
- Came back to 'pin' this gem. Hope it helps!
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kevingomes13
Feb 27, 2012 @ 2:45 am | delete
- I like your lens. It tackles the topic of gullibility from many different angles.
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TTMall
Feb 26, 2012 @ 7:36 am | delete
- Loved Your Lens! You really put a lot of good information in it.
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AnnaAdam
Feb 23, 2012 @ 2:13 am | delete
- Exceptionally good. I could not leave a single line of your lens. I just love the carrot egg and coffee story and prayer you have added.
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LiteraryMind
Feb 13, 2012 @ 7:01 pm | delete
- I have finally learned (and it took a long time) that there are times when I need to speak up, instead of being the silent nice person.
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greenspirit
Feb 8, 2012 @ 6:50 pm | delete
- coincidence is a sweet thing...went on a quest to find a 'famous personality' I liked and found your robin hood after much searching. Your return reply brought me here...to a page I really needed to find. Thankyou.
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Ladymermaid
Jan 22, 2012 @ 7:24 pm | delete
- My first sprinkling of angel dust on this lens has long worn off so I am back once again to scatter a little more. It is my quest today to bless all the lenses which I blessed in October of 2010. You are on this list.
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flinnie
Jan 20, 2012 @ 1:59 am | delete
- Hi great lens,thanks for all the info.I wish to all way be the coffee.This was a great read.
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kimark421
Jan 19, 2012 @ 6:04 pm | delete
- Outstanding lens. Loved the carrot,egg,coffee analogy. Thanks for the great read!
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domain19
Jan 16, 2012 @ 7:44 am | delete
- great information.... Thanks for share this lens.. i learn much... :D
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Tipi
Jan 13, 2012 @ 3:07 pm | delete
- Returning with fresh angel dust on this excellence!
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VeseliDan
Jan 12, 2012 @ 2:57 am | delete
- Hei! I have to say that this lens is a real eye opener! I've learned a lot from it! I hope that I will be able to see more lenses like this!
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mannasugar
Jan 9, 2012 @ 2:06 pm | delete
- Boundaries are very important...be friendly and affable and still have good boundaries...interesting Lens....
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utvankan
Dec 11, 2011 @ 12:11 pm | delete
- I just say no with an angry face or I play a game (You just need to find what kind of people they dont like) and they runaway :)
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thesuccess
Dec 5, 2011 @ 6:14 pm | delete
- Remember they will test out your acquiescence on a few unimportant things before going for the left hook!
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Leopold-Blatt
Nov 18, 2011 @ 4:30 pm | delete
- Very good information in your lens to stop people getting hoodwinked.
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daphnedangerlove
Nov 16, 2011 @ 2:08 pm | delete
- You have a lot of really good information on here! I love the Mother Teresa prayer.
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rangiiria
Oct 30, 2011 @ 9:27 pm | delete
- I have learnt so much. thanks for this lens.
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jdream01
Oct 29, 2011 @ 2:10 am | delete
- I have to say this is a great post, like your style of writing and have liked your lense. :)
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Paula7928 Oct 26, 2011 @ 7:21 pm | delete
- Great Lens Robin!
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DebMartin
Oct 26, 2011 @ 10:37 am | delete
- This has pulled me out of some tight spots...
"That's not an option for me. Here's what I can do instead. And here's what I expect from you in return."
Sometimes I just have to stop at "That's not an option for me." But not always. So the last two statements I use when I really want to help.
The biggest thing I must remember when someone is trying to take advantage of me is that I owe them no explanations.
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wolfie10
Oct 18, 2011 @ 3:18 pm | delete
- i think it is good to help people, but sometime you just have to say no. that is the hardest thing to do, in particular when dealing with family
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EMangl
Oct 14, 2011 @ 11:47 pm | delete
- using the word NO more often might help those who think everyone is taking advantage of them; i know plenty of people who are "yes sayers" but then they feel used
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CPDInteractive
Oct 11, 2011 @ 12:21 am | delete
- wow, this is great information!!! Thank you for writing this :)
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ShirlW
Oct 10, 2011 @ 8:23 am | delete
- Very well done (as usual) and Blessed by a Squid Angel today
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pramodbisht
Oct 4, 2011 @ 4:45 am | delete
- Nice Lens
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COUNTRYLUTHIER
Oct 2, 2011 @ 4:44 pm | delete
- I wasn't sure how deep this lens was going to be. It is plenty deep! THanks for sharing such a comprehensive lens with great additional materials and books. Outstanding lens effort.
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DesignZeal
Oct 2, 2011 @ 8:06 am | delete
- very inspirational and encouraging, thank you!
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netlawman0
Sep 7, 2011 @ 12:51 am | delete
- This is great information
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sousababy
Sep 2, 2011 @ 6:01 pm | delete
- Came back to Google +1 this. Hope it helps! Sincerely, Rose
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mamabush
Aug 22, 2011 @ 7:51 pm | delete
- This is a very inspiring lens! Thanks for the work you put into it!
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MiddleSister
Aug 17, 2011 @ 3:01 pm | delete
- There's a lot here to think about. Thanks.
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anticloud Aug 17, 2011 @ 8:57 am | delete
- What an informative and powerful lens. Thank you for sharing.
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rosiegern
Jul 23, 2011 @ 8:52 am | delete
- Very informative lens. Well thought-of and well-crafted. Lots of great points here that i never encountered before.
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jaye5500
Jul 21, 2011 @ 5:21 pm | delete
- This lens particularly the story of the carrot,egg and the coffee has inspired me greatly. The story was not only in depth but it gave a great guide in how to approach things in life and deal with situations. There was a point in time that people found me to be very nice and yes they did take advantage of my kindness. I think the fear we have as individuals is the usage of that word NO! That word NO allows you the freedom not to feel guilty about anyone or anything. My ability to grow as an individual has helped me tremendously now I could stand up against any obstacles that may come my way. I have learned that I am in control of me, if anybody takes advantage of me is because I allow them to. Don't get me wrong it is a process but once you reach that bridge of freedom and empowerment you would look back to see how much you have grown. Great lens! Great job.
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pramodbisht
Jul 20, 2011 @ 4:38 am | delete
- Nice lens
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ChrisDiamond
Jul 20, 2011 @ 1:35 am | delete
- I like that part "Protect Yourself Against Bullsh*t " detectors and stuff ;-) +1 like on this one too ;-)
Those who take advantage of others are really playing a game against themselves :-)
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DashRom
Jul 19, 2011 @ 6:05 am | delete
- Thanks for the great lense ...
really well writtern
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aleskotnik
Jul 17, 2011 @ 9:42 am | delete
- Really informative Lense. It made me think about my past failures. Thanks!
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Watercolor_World Jul 14, 2011 @ 3:38 am | delete
- Thanks for a great lens, I loved the coffee bean story. I always used to be available at work. I worked hard and was dedicated. I found people didn't think more of you and you worked yourself into the ground! I think you need to have a strong sense of self and know when you are being manipulated by others. It isn't scary that you think the fault is yours as it isn't really about fault but responsibility. You cannot take responsibility for others actions only your own. You don't let it happen, it don't happen! Only you can give permission for others to treat you badly and only you can stop it. Sometimes you will need help to stop drawing these circumstances to you. I had a friend who I used to give lifts to. I like being helpful so I did, one night she arrived very late asking for a lift but I had had a couple of drinks so I actually said NO. She persisted in spite of the fact is was against the law to drive. I refused. That was the end of the friendship. She was using me, when she couldn't so called friendship over!
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Tiggered
Jul 6, 2011 @ 4:44 am | delete
- Ouch! Actually it's quite scary that 25% of your visitors voted that getting hurt is the victim's fault. Sure, it's great to learn to protect yourself from abuse, but I think it's very destructive to feel guilty if someone hurts you anyway. It's funny, things like trust, love, connection are getting penalised and abuse, terror, lie, deceipt are excused. Not cool!
PS. I do like your lens, I'm just worried by some of the feedback :)
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PsychologySchools00
Jul 5, 2011 @ 4:52 am | delete
- I love the story about carrot, egg and coffee. I guess, I'm egg)) It needs a great effort, to become a coffee bean, don't you think so?))
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whoisbid
Jun 27, 2011 @ 12:13 pm | delete
- I know about people taking advantage. Funny thing is that we often cannot tell others when they are being conned because they won't listen at that point in time. We have to be really patient and sometimes it might take years.
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BuildMyBrand
Jun 21, 2011 @ 7:42 am | delete
- I think I will ruminate over some coffee. Thought provoking.
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LizMac60 Jun 15, 2011 @ 3:58 am | delete
- I took an aged aunt to the Post Office every week for twenty years. When I finally broke free, on giving me some money for Christmas she said,"You don;t deserve it after the way you've treated me." !!! I'm not so easily put upon any more.
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sayyoulovesatan Jun 12, 2011 @ 2:51 pm | delete
- I'm bookmarking this article! Thank you greatly for writing this. There are a few people in my work place who are life thwarters unfortunately. They are professionals at it. They can suck you in and before you even realize it, you're in their dark place with them. It's taking me years and constant work to stay away from that hole they try and shove you in when you least expect it. Thanks again!
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Ruthi
Jun 9, 2011 @ 8:14 pm | delete
- WoW! An excellent collection of information you've shared here! The book description for Nasty People i so right on! How To Stop Being Hurt By Them Without Stooping To Their Level ... it isimportant that we don't become of what it is we're the victims.
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MaxReily
Jun 1, 2011 @ 12:04 am | delete
- Thanks for a very insightful and important lens. So much excellent information here! I loved the story of the carrots, egg and coffee. Thanks for putting together such a helpful lens!
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Tipi
May 29, 2011 @ 12:04 pm | delete
- May we all be like coffee beans and have ear deflectors. This is excellent and quite the labor of love.
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sousababy
May 20, 2011 @ 8:34 am | delete
- Dear reasonablerobinson,
I thank you so very deeply for such thoughtful commentary on my 'Doing It Anyway / Bullies at Work' lens. Some of the oldest thinking is 'Well, it takes two to tango' or in your one poll I was a bit saddened to see the majority vote being, 'it's a combination of people and circumstances' or even 'it's a clash of personalities.' Psychologists are JUST catching up to this deeper issue now, which is clearly on the rise (worldwide) in the last 10 years. In fact, I am just finishing up some reading now which I shall be adding to my lens asap.
I shall explain: upon closer examination, the bully IS someone who feels the 'world revolves around him/her' (the narcissist), they NEVER are independent, and who feels threatened (real or perceived) by another person (not their equal) but, in fact, someone (often of the same sex and more highly qualified and/or educated). Instead of respecting their victim's work (or being 'corrected by the facts' of their victim's work) s/he tries to discredit, malign, gossip and even STALK their victim - to the point of interrupting productivity in the workplace. They just can't get over the fact of being 'proven wrong.' One thing this bully will do (when the victim finally exposes it) is say, 'You are being paranoid.' This is the hallmark phrase of a bully - others will tell the victim this too. And yet, it is the bully who will not leave their victim alone (indeed, one is still in my Fan Club??).
It CLEARLY is not about work at all . . it is about the bully's (or narcissistic, perhaps sociopathic) need to control others (and try to get 'rid' of those whom s/he is jealous of or threatened by) - s/he has a revenge mentality. Something that I will hope to show some newer facts regarding as it relates to the 'Gamer mentality' - again, I am still reading studies that are ongoing.
Something highly overlooked is the fact that the victim (once exposing it) often gives the bully a chance to rectify it . . this can be a mistake (and one I have made myself). When someone 'corrects' a bully - even by phrasing it with, 'I apologize for any offence you may take but here are the facts...' or 'Tell me, what do you base this on - where is the proof in this study to draw such a conclusion - what impressed you so much about this person's work/study?' the bully STILL cannot handle being proven wrong or to even explain him/herself.
EVERY whistle blower gets bullied [based on 1,000 of respondents in studies by the WBI and Zogbi International and other international studies I have read (not just my own experiences - even here on Squidoo)].
The bully then gravitates to others who are vulnerable and tries to collect all the supporters s/he can - feeling there is 'power in numbers' and often continues on targeting their victim behind the scenes (personal emails after hours, parties, social gatherings and times UNrelated to the workplace), perhaps in forums (here on Squidoo). I even had one post that I had more than one account on Squidoo - most likely because someone supported my work? (Again, jealousy is at the root of it, Spook's comment and work examines this too).
And guess what, 64% it works! A clear 80% of the time, this is legal (in North America). Very hard to prove, indeed.
Why it works? Because the bully builds her/himself up (often to new people/supporters with like minds - re: lesser qualified/educated or those who similarly feel threatened or who cannot handle being 'corrected') as 'I am really the one in charge' or 'I can do you a favor' or 'I'll help you out, because I like you more, etc.' Ha, they even put phony credentials into their job title (a few I have worked with even changed their title - to 'Office Manager' or a variation of a certification like 'Scientific Technician' - when their actual job title was: Administrative Assistant and Lab Technician). Again, I have studied this for a decade now (and even have my own proof of it, sadly - even here on Squidoo).
I am lensrolling your lens to mine, of course and will Squid cast my newest study findings (I always like to present the latest and most credible sources - so may take a while).
Most respectfully,
Rose
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darciefrench
May 15, 2011 @ 2:04 pm | delete
- Excellent info on this lens about bullying. I was attracted because I've been bullied for months by another lensmaster hiding as a 'victim'. In a moment of weakness, I let this person get under my skin. Now I just ignore them completely, otherwise it seems to feed their desire to carry on attacking.
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bames24
May 9, 2011 @ 10:22 pm | delete
- great lens... :)
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mattseefood
May 3, 2011 @ 2:21 am | delete
- Nice take on this topic! Very informative.
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SereneSea May 1, 2011 @ 12:01 pm | delete
- Very important information and useful tips. So many times, we don't even know people are taking advantage of us, then comes the tough part - how to stop them. For every individual, the trick to avoidance is different, and many times we are so afraid to hurt.
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karmicchristian
Apr 14, 2011 @ 3:53 am | delete
- Very informative and thought provoking lens. Thank you and good day.
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falldown2007 Apr 1, 2011 @ 10:12 am | delete
- Thank you awesome lens.
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SuperZoe
Mar 27, 2011 @ 8:49 am | delete
- Great lens, I really enjoyed that prayer. It's so true. :-)
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Prachi
Mar 20, 2011 @ 8:33 am | delete
- Inspiring indeed.....the thought, the lens, the layout....everything is awesome!!
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Kathryn002 Mar 18, 2011 @ 7:35 pm | delete
- This is a really thought-provoking and well laid out lens. Well done!
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Niche-Squidoo
Mar 17, 2011 @ 5:06 am | delete
- very informative lens - big thumbs up from me!
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JonitasKalimpo
Mar 11, 2011 @ 7:46 pm | delete
- This is a great theme and a great lens. You've been blessed by a squidoo angel.
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jvsper63
Mar 8, 2011 @ 11:06 am | delete
- This is great. I am going away learning something. Thank you Great lens!!
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photofk3
Feb 6, 2011 @ 2:41 pm | delete
- Great content. I especially liked the story about the carrot, the egg and the coffee beans. Keep it up and thank you for sharing this.
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norhaan
Jan 9, 2011 @ 2:04 am | delete
- You need to have a high self-esteem to stop people taking advantage of you.
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sustainableartist
Jan 8, 2011 @ 11:14 pm | delete
- I really like this, thank you :) Lots of good thoughts! Be the coffee bean!
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LubosLabik
Dec 28, 2010 @ 1:17 pm | delete
- This lens is being favorited by me. Great info.
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SereneSea Dec 18, 2010 @ 3:01 am | delete
- The story is too good, it just narrates how to become smarter and tough. Helping is one thing but letting people take advantage of you is another. Great way of putting things so nicely that they fit perfectly in the context.
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Tipi
Dec 16, 2010 @ 10:23 pm | delete
- I'm getting better at not being taken advantage of, always seem to think everyone has good intentions. This is excellent! I can tell you put a lot of time and thought into this and it paid off.
May we all change the water!
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javrsmith Dec 9, 2010 @ 8:02 am | delete
- Thank-you for trying to help so many people.
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tembrooke Dec 3, 2010 @ 10:10 am | delete
- A very detailed lens on an interesting & helpful topic! Blessed!
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TamaraKajari
Nov 20, 2010 @ 5:19 pm | delete
- Very motivating! It amazes me how often are we afraid to react and to stand up to something or someone. I try to be a coffee as much as I can:-) Great lens!
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Charlystoybox
Nov 4, 2010 @ 11:47 am | delete
- Beautiful Lens!Thanky you for making me smile:)
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reasonablerobinson
Nov 4, 2010 @ 3:43 pm | delete
- nice to see you here
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rwoman Nov 3, 2010 @ 10:58 am | delete
- I think you have to work first and foremost on confidence and recognize that your self-worth can only come from you. Too often we allow people to take advantage of us because we want to please them or have them value us - and of course once we let them take advantage they will never value us. Great lens!
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reasonablerobinson
Nov 4, 2010 @ 3:43 pm | delete
- I agree.
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moonlitta
Nov 3, 2010 @ 2:28 am | delete
- Nice one. Especially liked the carrot-egg-coffee story and the con part. thanks for making the lens:)
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reasonablerobinson
Nov 4, 2010 @ 3:43 pm | delete
- yes, great story isn't it
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Asinka Oct 26, 2010 @ 4:41 pm | delete
- You write so well. The credit for my name goes to my parents. Thanks for visiting my lens, and leaving a note. Really appreciate it, joined your fan club :).
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reasonablerobinson
Nov 4, 2010 @ 3:44 pm | delete
- thank you for your kind comments
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kt_glasses Oct 21, 2010 @ 9:08 pm | delete
- Interesting topic! People all should read this.
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reasonablerobinson
Nov 4, 2010 @ 3:44 pm | delete
- glad it seems helpful
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Ramonailona Oct 16, 2010 @ 5:19 pm | delete
- Great Lens. I especially liked the Carrot, the Egg and the Coffee Bean. Made a lot of sense.
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reasonablerobinson
Nov 4, 2010 @ 3:44 pm | delete
- yes, it made me think alot
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thesuccess
Oct 16, 2010 @ 4:14 am | delete
- A lens everyone should read
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louiswery
Oct 11, 2010 @ 9:37 am | delete
- Interesting and helpful information. You gave me a lot to think about. Let us strive to become like the coffee bean.
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Ladymermaid
Oct 10, 2010 @ 9:26 am | delete
- This beautiful article is being blessed by a squid angel this morning. Have a wonderful day :)
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reasonablerobinson
Oct 12, 2010 @ 1:56 pm | delete
- Thank you very much for blessing this lens. Glad you liked it.
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WriterBuzz
Oct 2, 2010 @ 6:38 am | delete
- This is a great lens. Thanks for making it. Very informative. I gave you a thumbs up
cause I like your lens.
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reasonablerobinson
Oct 12, 2010 @ 1:56 pm | delete
- Much appreciated!
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daoine
Sep 18, 2010 @ 3:00 am | delete
- Oh, you wrote this lens for me, didn't you? Lensrolled to my Workplace Bullying lens.
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Photahsiamirabel Sep 15, 2010 @ 9:02 am | delete
- Having had my health destroyed in the 90s by intensive bullying in the workplace, I slowly learned to say "It's not about me" There are some people who will never see the positive in others, but that is a projection of their own inadequacy, not ours! Blessed by an angel today :)
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reasonablerobinson
Sep 15, 2010 @ 10:34 am | delete
- I am always dismayed to hear reports of what is one of the most pernicious forms of organisational behaviour. Their is something inherent in organisational structures and 'managerial' norms that somehow allow the elevation of aggressive dogmatic types to positions of authoirty. This is why I favour emancipatory managerial philosophies such as Critical Realism
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drs2biz
Sep 13, 2010 @ 10:28 pm | delete
- Thanks RR. This is a great resource that I will have to return to over and over.
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sponias
Aug 28, 2010 @ 6:34 pm | delete
- I stop people from taking advantage of me by translating my dreams according to the scientific method. I have warnings about their bad intentions in my own dreams. However, many times I let many people take advantage of my goodness because they need my support, even without deserving it.
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skiesgreen
Aug 5, 2010 @ 12:01 am | delete
- A marvelous examination and well researched topic. If only the bullies and liars could be changed - hah. *-*Blessed*-* and featured on Sprinkled with Stardust and also on Neighbour Bullying
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Oosquid
Jun 4, 2010 @ 4:08 pm | delete
- Hmm, how to be one of the coffee beans of this world, that is the question. Superb lens.
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totalhealth Mar 12, 2010 @ 2:13 pm | delete
- i love your story and the comparisson you made with the carrots egg and coffee, sent it to my friend who's going through a hard time right now.
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reasonablerobinson
Nov 7, 2009 @ 6:58 am | in reply to LaraineRose | delete
- I think that is good advice Laraine
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LaraineRose Nov 7, 2009 @ 5:01 am | delete
- Some say, "Live and Learn." I say, "Live BUT learn." My folks taught us to learn from other's mistakes. I believe that this helped. I read it all and will always remember about the "Carrot, egg or coffee."
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spunkyduckling
Oct 19, 2009 @ 4:06 pm | delete
- Great carrot egg coffee story. I've favorited it. Thank goodness my days of being taken advantage of has been over years ago.
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WindyWinters
Aug 5, 2009 @ 2:12 am | delete
- I really enjoyed reading this lens. Very good points! Happy Squidooing!
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reasonablerobinson
Apr 22, 2009 @ 3:26 pm | in reply to XpectMorebizsolutions | delete
- Thank you for visiting I'm delighted you are less prone to B.S. and excellent situation. People who read this might also find this link helpful Bullshit Deflectors
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XpectMorebizsolutions Apr 22, 2009 @ 12:37 pm | delete
- This is a great lens with a different perspective on Gullible that I have ever heard.
I find that I am now less gullible. I have been taken advantage of to many times that I am finally catching on to the B. S. I got tired of it.
Kami
XpectMore
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Mar 5, 2009 @ 6:33 pm | delete
- diggyisking, I do believe is right. In school , starting around age 12, I used to pretend to believe everything I was told by a classmate. Soon, more and more would tell me taller and taller tales, And I would in turn, eat them up. They all thought I was oh so gullible. But all the while I couldn't understand how so many of them could be so eager to believe that it was I who was gullible. I still wonder if any of them figured out that I was hoodwinking them. Human Psychology
is fascinating.
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diggyisking
Jan 9, 2009 @ 12:49 am | delete
- I think people are more prone to take advantage of you if they feel they can. So if you portray yourself as a fool or someone gullible with no strong standpoints, people will see you as a victim and pick on you. If they realise you are someone with strong standpoints, they will try less , but even then, you can just say no, and they will not be able to use you!
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reasonablerobinson
Nov 14, 2008 @ 3:48 pm | in reply to spirituality | delete
- Ha ha - thanks for visiting and leaving a comment
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spirituality Nov 14, 2008 @ 7:57 am | delete
- Impressive lens with some great points. Unfortunately I don't think this will help me never get duped again...
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ronpass
Nov 23, 2007 @ 2:34 pm | delete
- What an original idea for a lens - I see you have visited the classic sources of critical theory (I'm an action researcher from way back!).
Ron Passfield
Squidoo Marketing
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aovpinay
Nov 4, 2007 @ 5:31 am | delete
- 5 stars for great content..
"If only I knew..."
Well, never again... make use of this lense and lead a 'duped' free life.
:)
Aweng
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reasonablerobinson
May 27, 2007 @ 12:43 pm | delete
- Imagine...never being duped again
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