Don’t be a mirror.<\/p>\n

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Why wait three days to answer his email?<\/p>\n

Because he waited three days to answer mine!<\/em><\/p>\n

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Why are you mean to him?<\/p>\n

Because he was mean to me!<\/em><\/p>\n

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But do you want<\/strong> him to continue to take three days to answer your emails or continue to be mean to you?<\/p>\n

Then why not do what you<\/strong> want rather than mirror what the other<\/strong> person wants.<\/p>\n

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“Reflect” what you do<\/strong> want. No matter what the other person does!<\/p>\n

Next time you find yourself being a mirror make sure it’s reflecting \/reinforcing something you<\/strong> want more of in your life.<\/p>\n

Or, don’t be a mirror.<\/p>\n

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