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Old 10th March 2008, 09:41 AM
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Default LAW OF THE GARBAGE TRUCK - Let the garbage go by.

I HAVE REAPED GREAT BENEFITS USING THIS...
NOW YOU TOO REAP AND ENJOY GREATER BENEFITS... IN YOUR DAILY LIFE.... By ..........Dr. RAJIV NAIDU. PAST LIFE THERAPIST


LAW OF THE GARBAGE TRUCK - Let the garbage go by.

How often do you let other people`s nonsense change your mood? Do you let a bad driver, rude waiter, curt boss, or an insensitive employee ruin your day? Unless you`re the Terminator, for an instant you`re probably set back on your heels.
However, the mark of a successful person is how quickly she can get back her focus on what`s important.

Sixteen years ago I learned this lesson. I learned it in the back of a New York City taxi cab. Here`s what happened.

I hopped in a taxi, and we took off for Grand Central Station. We were driving in the right lane when all of a sudden, and I mean without warning, a black car jumped out of a parking space right in front of us. My taxi driver slammed on his brakes, skidded and missed the other car`s back end by just inches.
Here`s what happened next. The driver of the other car, the guy who almost caused a big accident, whipped his head around and he started yelling bad words at us. How do I know? Ask any New Yorker, some words in New York come with a special face.
Now, here`s what blew me away. My taxi driver just smiled and waved at the guy. And I mean, he was friendly. So, I said, "Why did you just do that? This guy almost ruined your car and sent us to the hospital!" And this is when my taxi driver told me what I now call, "The Law of the Garbage Truck."

Many people are like garbage trucks. They run around full of garbage, full of frustration, full of anger, and full of disappointment. As their garbage piles up, they need a place to dump it. And if you let them, they`ll dump it on you.
When someone wants to dump on you, don`t take it personally. You just smile, wave, wish them well, and move on. You`ll be happy you did. I guarantee it.

So this was it: The "Law of the Garbage Truck." I started thinking, how often do I let Garbage Trucks run right over me? And how often do I take their garbage and spread it to other people: at work, at home, on the streets? It was that day I said, "I`m not going to do it anymore."

Well now "I see Garbage Trucks." I see the load they`re carrying. I see them coming to drop it off.
And like my Taxi Driver, I don`t make it a personal thing; I just smile, wave, wish them well, and I move on.

One of my favorite Football players of all time, Walter Payton, did this every day on the football field. He would jump up as quickly as he hit the ground after being tackled. He never dwelled on a hit. Payton was ready to make the next play his best. Good leaders know they have to be ready for their next meeting. Good parents know that they have to welcome their children home from school with hugs and kisses.

Leaders and parents know that they have to be fully present, and at their best for the people they care about.

The bottom line is that successful people do not let Garbage Trucks take over their day. What about you? What would happen in your life, starting today, if you let more garbage trucks pass you by?

Here`s my bet. You`ll be happier. I guarantee it.
So, let the Garbage Trucks pass by.
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Dear Roopa,
Nice post!
I agree that other people's garbage should not ruin our day. We should always follow the Law of the Garbage truck to have full control of our life.

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WoW! Roopa

You have indeed given me a great lesson. I surely need to implement this my life.

Very right, to make progress one has to let the garbage truck pass by.

Thanks for posting

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Dear Roopa
Thanks for sharing
I totally agree with this point of view..and I should say i know too many such trucks..what to do??
Keep writing..
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