Submitted by Fred on

Taking Credit

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As I mature and my life evolves I amaze myself that I no longer have that unquenchable thirst to take credit for something I did, inspired or created.  

Taking credit is the action of allowing people to know that you did something that deserves praise or special attention.  

For a very long time that was important to me, but lately I have let it go as others have taken credit for my inspirations and ideas.  

You know who you are and you are safe in your charade.  It's okay with me. It's enough to enjoy the satisfaction of seeing my idea reach maturity and fruition. 

PS:  There is one exception, I still crave photo credits :)

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Submitted by Judy_Mauer on Thu, 07/18/2024 - 21:08

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Judy Mauer

You have been credited with so much - and deserved so…. But it’s like competition- the older you get - the less important it is to win….. unless you’re a pitcher for the Bat Men - ha ha ha
Daniel Schwartz

You have mellowed a bit with the competitiveness and that is OK. I try to do the same.
Rick Raymond

Just this morning I was meditating on the Buddhist concept of cherishing others as equal if not more so than myself … with language similar to “may I be unrecognized and they receive the praise of my effort. Buddhist recognize you as on the road to enlightenment. I see an elder. And offer you my praise.
Norman Spizz

As far as I'm concerned I would rather have the cash than the credit.
Paul Napolitano

"If you do something nice for somebody, and more than just the two of you know about it, maybe you're doing it for the wrong reason"
Kelly Welles

Where there is one great idea, there are others. You get to choose cash or credit or both.

Submitted by Steven_Lichtenstein on Fri, 07/19/2024 - 00:04

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Steven Lichtenstein

" Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery". As we ripen, we are comfortable checking our ego at the door. In my industry our motto has always been to acknowledge that "sharing is caring". Start with an idea, make it better, and if it is, it will manifest in the culture of your organization.
Crysti Farra

I have always defended my "giving" with this line - "I give for the right reasons, if someone takes for the wrong reasons, that is on them". The same can be said for "taking" someone else's ideas!

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