Are people more likely to succeed if they ignore opinions of others?

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Are people more likely to succeed if they ignore opinions of others?

by Joe134 Posted November 03, 2009 17:25:19

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+2 raves erdo sero November 03, 2009 19:32:47

Answered: None of the above
That depends on what they are trying to do. If the objective is to get elected, pretending to support everyone's opinions is very important. Ignoring opinions would be disastrous.
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MrzTerrell November 05, 2009 01:27:33

Answered: None of the above
the key word is opinion. no ones opinion should make or break u.
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skisicks November 04, 2009 08:17:37

Answered: Yes
What some one else thinks about you is irrelevant, what matters is you opinion of your self.
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Asher November 04, 2009 01:57:22

Answered: None of the above
not enough research on that one
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Robert November 03, 2009 22:03:56

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I don't have such data
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dreamwriter12 ➷in grammar I... November 03, 2009 21:23:37

Answered: No
I would actually argue that the opposite is true.
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Joe134 to dreamwr... November 03, 2009 22:06:11

do it
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dreamwr... to Joe134 November 03, 2009 22:10:15

If you never pay attention to anyone's opinion but your own, you will remain narrow-minded and probably will not learn as much as if you are willing to at least hear others out. And narrow-mindedness and lack of education do not lead to success in my opinion. However, standing your ground on certain beliefs is a good idea too, so giving into others' opinions all the time isn't the best idea either.
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Joe134 to dreamwr... November 03, 2009 22:17:58

many thumbs up, i think that too.
dreamwr... to Joe134 November 03, 2009 23:45:20

Thanks. :)
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CWFR November 03, 2009 20:52:22

Answered: None of the above
Opinions are like rectums. Everyone has one. There comes a time in a persons life when the individual must set goals and decide what they want in life. After they have done this, then must work hard to see that their goals come about.
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Lil♥Angel♥Kisses November 03, 2009 20:40:27

Answered: Yes
You would help to be more focused....However some opinions may be helpful to you... It is figuring out which ones are helpful and which are not.
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djallen19 November 03, 2009 19:55:52

Answered: Yes
Yes I think so, because almost every situation that I have asked for others opinions in the past has ended up being not what I wanted in the future.
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Forever Free November 03, 2009 19:47:45

Answered: None of the above
opinions can be educational but at the end of the day it's only yourself holding you back... but don't take my word for it
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Sister Jean November 03, 2009 19:44:09

Answered: None of the above
some and other may be very helpful
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Dan-Proud American November 03, 2009 19:39:45

Answered: No
No. Having an open viewpoint allows for more options in whatever you're trying to accomplish.
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erdo sero November 03, 2009 19:32:47

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That depends on what they are trying to do. If the objective is to get elected, pretending to support everyone's opinions is very important. Ignoring opinions would be disastrous.
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Joe134 to erdo sero November 03, 2009 19:35:10

good point :)
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Gun665 November 03, 2009 19:30:40

Answered: None of the above
To a degree. "To thine own self, be true." This makes for a happier individual, but to be "successful"; you have to do a certain amount of fitting in (and occasional ass kissing).
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Joe134 to Gun665 November 03, 2009 19:32:58

Yeah, or else you end up alone. Been there, done that.
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Gun665 to Joe134 November 03, 2009 19:33:59

Aye, same here (but without the success or the ass kissing).
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Joe134 to Gun665 November 03, 2009 19:37:29

Of course. I'm talking about the fitting thing ^u^
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Alexander November 03, 2009 18:33:52

Answered: Yes
One should stick to the truth and ignore the opinions of others. To continue to grow as an individual you should not allow your own opinions to hold you back. Opinions should constantly be changing like the waves in the ocean as one gathers knowledge.
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Jester November 03, 2009 17:57:25

Answered: Yes
Most of the time in the real world, and 100 percent of the time on Sodahead, it is better to stick by your guns.
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Joe134 to Jester November 03, 2009 18:57:10

Make it 99% don't be so mean. Look, you hurt my feelings :(
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Sookie November 03, 2009 17:43:33

Answered: No
Sheer ignorance never benefits anyone. To be open to opposing views and opinions is to open oneself to options.

To be able to weigh options and determine which to accept and which to discard is key.
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Zuggi November 03, 2009 17:34:10

Answered: No
Understanding of how and why other people think things is crucial.
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mano November 03, 2009 17:31:48

Answered: No
we have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak.
Epictetus.
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Joe134 to mano November 03, 2009 17:49:09
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mano to Joe134 November 03, 2009 17:50:36

awww.thanks
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Joe134 to mano November 03, 2009 17:51:13

thank U
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mano to Joe134 November 03, 2009 17:52:54

awww :)