Description
The article discusses how nice people can sometimes unintentionally do themselves harm by making common mistakes. These mistakes can include taking on too much, telling little lies, giving advice, rescuing self-destructive friends, reasoning with irrational people, and suppressing anger. The article recommends that nice people learn to be more self-reliant and to be more assertive when necessary.
Identifies nine common mistakes of nice people, including taking on too much, telling little lies, giving advice, rescuing self-destructive friends, reasoning with irrational people, and suppressing anger. Originally published as Good Intentions. Reprint.