As You Get Older How Do You Sustain Belief And Respect In Other People?

[bluefortress]

I sometimes think back to my 20's and how short sighted I was and I suppose internally arrogant/assuming eg that id always have my physical fitness etc. I took things more at face value and realise now that there are much deeper layers to life and peoples behaviours.   Took me a while i guess as im nearly 40 lol
 

The bad thing is I now automatically assume that most people in the 20's will likely be the same way. I see them as lacking insight (even if not true)
 
I guess im transferring my own immaturity onto and assuming everyone else at that age is the same 

Have you ever experienced similar?

 

[Old_Geezer]

Sustaining belief & respect in other people ? Unsure I understand; you seeming to be implying one ever had such delusions.

 

One merely becomes more aware of reality as time goes by, and tries not to get too emotionally affected by it all.

[davebro3]

nearly 40? You are over thinking this, you have plenty of time, do things you enjoy.

[nicebloke1]

I believe more young people are becoming aware of reality a lot sooner and getting affected by it.

I know some may think this is a little over the top but, that young man who shot that director of that medical company in New York is a good example I believe of young people getting frustrated of being walked all over by powerful wealthy people, his actions seem to be his only option, because fighting them in courts is just impossible unless you have the sort of backing and funds they have. It was a young guy who had a pop at Trump. And you are seeing more young people in this country showing lots of anger, as far as they are concerned its there only choice.

If you see adults telling bare faced lies like Trump and Musk and some politicians in this country, then you are in danger of damaging young minds.

[PsalmEquipt]

Psalms 103:5 "...thy youth is renewed like the eagle's."
Eagles of the Orient periodically renew their feathers. This renewal is an inspiration to us that a youthful, vivacious attitude is suitable regardless of our age.
The desire to maintain belief in and respect for others is a commendable quality everyone should strive to develop. Few individuals achieve in-depth insight and maturity on this topic.
In your goal setting, be function-oriented rather than position-oriented.
Put yourself in the other person's shoes.
Be less concerned about where a person has been than where he wants to go.
Give the benefit of the doubt until all doubt is removed.
Be known as someone who is giving on insignificant matters.
Regard your seasoned insight and a younger person's vivacity as strengths that will cause you to synergize.
How To Win Friends and Influence People
https://archive.org/details/howtowinfriendsi00dale

[nicebloke1]

What?

[youngmafbog]

seconded nb!

[david small]

You don't what you've got until it's gone.