Should Principles Be Compromised?
Is it really worth sticking strongly to one’s principles even when consequences of that is not in one’s favor?
I find myself being stubborn, as a result of believing too strongly in upholding my principles in life. Because it’s so subjective, i’m often viewed as being inflexible on occasions, and it’s worse when it is easy to be proven i would be on the losing end by not doing politically-correct things simply because that would be against my principles! Acquaintance asked, "Does it pay to stick to your principles and forgo beneficial opportunities? Why be so stubborn and not look at the bigger picture?"
i ask myself, "Should i try compromising on my principles to make paths in my life an easier walk?"
September 19th, 2006 at 8:18 am
Maybe you should ask yourself: Why did you have such strong principals in the first place?
September 19th, 2006 at 9:20 pm
I laud you for sticking to your guns. BUT sometimes, circumstances are such that opportunities come and you’ve to grab it or lose out. Yes, agreed, we do need to look at the bigger picture in life. I guess its abt coming to a compromise that you can still live with. These are the grey areas in life where our better judgement comes in. It’s entirely up to the individual. All the best with that!
September 19th, 2006 at 11:31 pm
Principles are similar to insurance policies. It ensures a person for making choices in life.
It may guide you in life, however bear in mind that everything changes.
Principles will have to change to adapt and accomodate, as you grow intellectually and emotionally.