Admitting Fault
I find it rather interesting why people will refuse to be wrong or at fault. Why? As far as I know everyone makes mistakes so is it too difficult to admit fault once and a while? Nothing gets to me more than someone who is blatantly wrong and refuses to admit fault and ask for forgiveness (ie. G.W. Bush).
The reason I am ranting about this now is because I have been more aware of my previous inability to admit fault. In my marriage I have gone to great lengths to prove my point even if I realized in the conversation that I was wrong. My ego & pride get in the way all too often. My wife is way to good of a person to have to deal with someone who won't admit to his mistakes and try to make them right. She has forgiven me each time I have admitted fault, which is a credit to her.
I have taken a more active role to admit when I have been wrong. It sucks at first, but the end result has been rather positive. I have even been proven wrong by my kids! It has been an eye opener and I have enjoyed it.
So here is my 2 cents: In a discussion, if someone gives you a conflicting view or opinion, don't try to correct them immediately or prove them wrong. Swallow your ego a little and try saying, "You could be right & I'll have to consider that." And watch what happens. It's definitely helps my relationships.
Utah Fan or BYU Hater?
As many of you already know, I am in fact a Utah Fan. As a Utah Fan I am often torn with the dilemma of fitting into one of two different camps. (1) Utah Fan, and/or (2) BYU Hater. I know, I know they one in the same most of the time, but most fit in one or the other.
Most of those who know me see me as a BYU hater. And I'll admit it, I hate them, much like I hate phone solicitors. I live in Utah County, so I have to deal with these freakin idiots all day everyday. I will admit that BYU fan makes my life miserable, so I do hate BYU fan more than I hate the actual team. Problem is that when BYU wins, BYU fan is gloating and strutting his stuff. But when they lose, they get a big piece of humble pie, courtesy of yours truly.
This year is turning out to be a big year for the Utes. Currently we are 8-0 and the cougs are 7-1. Our next game is TCU this Thursday night at home. TCU is very, very good and I do hope that we can handle them and play our best.
I apologize for the sports update, but I just had to.
BYU Sucks.
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