Being kind doesn’t mean you’re a pushover

We could all stand to see a bit more kindness in the world but I think it’s often seen as the opposite of “toughness”, even though the two can go hand-in-hand.

You can be strong and relentless in all you do, while still being kind while you do it. If you think you need to be a jerk to get ahead, you’re mistaken.

In his recent book “Twelve and a Half“, Gary Vaynerchuk puts it this way:

People confuse the definition of kindness with the definition of pushover—“a person who is easy to overcome or influence.” They’re not the same at all.

Be strong.

Be courageous.

But be kind.