I have found that when you get along well with others, Life goes more smoothly. Now don’t get me wrong. When people make bad decisions. I am going to say something or let that decision they’ve made hang them.

But for me when I deal with children, teens and adults. I try to make the best decision for getting along. Whether I compromise or talk them into a compromise.

Life is to short to be always in constant discourse. I like harmony and peace, “getting along” with others without compromising morals and laws.

Like I have said in a few other post about character and living successfully with others. It takes time to learn new character traits and disciplines. So don’t beat yourself up if you are still having issues with others.

Just step back and re-read this post and 8 Rules for Successful Living by Gordon Dean and 13 Character Traits from Benjamin Franklin.

Like Franklin and Dean, famed writer and entrepreneur Napoleon Hill gave these 9 simple ways of getting along with other.

1. Go out of your way to speak a kind word or render some useful service where it is not expected.
2. Modify your voice to convey a feeling of warmth and friendship to those whom you address.
3. Direct your conservation to subjects of the greatest interest to your listeners. Talk with them rather that to them. Consider the people with whom you’re conversing as the most interesting in the world, at least for the moment.
4. Frequently soften your expression with a smile as you speak.
5. Never, under any circumstances use profanity or obscenity in your conservation.
6. Keep your religious and political views to yourself.
7. Never ask a favor of anyone you haven’t yourself helped at some time.
8. Be a good listener, inspire others to speak freely.
9. Remember that an ounce of optimism outweighs a ton of pessimism.
10. Close each day with this prayer (or one like, in your own words);  “I ask not for more blessings but for more wisdom with which to make better use of the blessings I now possess. And give me, please, more understanding, that I may occupy more space in the hearts of my fellowmen by rendering more service tomorrow than I rendered today.”

I know it’s a lot to take in but write these down and memorize them along with the 8 Rules for Successful Living by Gordon Dean and 13 Character Traits from Benjamin Franklin.  Let these traits become ingrained in you heart, soul and mind.

Live by them daily and you will find yourself getting along better with others who tend to aggravate you and make you mad or upset.

When we live in peace and harmony. Life is more peaceful and our days filled with joy and happiness.

So take action today read and re-read this and the other suggested post to change your ways and to get along with others. Please feel free to share this post with others who are having trouble getting along with others.

“And let the PEACE that comes from Christ rule in your hearts” Colossians 3:15