3 Things to remember about human nature

1. People are not malicious by default
2. People are self-centered, whether they behave as such or not
3. People are retaliatory

Items 2 and 3 can reinforce each other a vicious circle that would appear to contradict item 1. But this wouldn’t happen if everyone always remembered the 3 things. Then they could make a conscious effort to break the cycle.

I think this applies at the personal level and group level, regardless of culture, location, age, religion, etc.

No one is out to get you(#1), and if they are it’s probably because they think you did them wrong in some way (#2-3).

Please interpret this advise beyond face value.