Why saying Nice Guys don’t win is a lie

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Why good guys succeed in life

In life, you must do good and always be good. You must live a healthy life and don’t believe that a good person doesn’t succeed.

Don’t follow negative people just because you desire acceptance. It’s not worth it. Chasing a life which will lead you down a bad road should be avoided. I don’t live in America. But I wonder how my life would’ve turned out if I did. Because mistakes and bad decisions happen. What would’ve become of me if the three strike rule in America had crossed my path?

The roll out of the three strike rule saw a lot of young men in America being incarcerated.

So what is the three strike rule?

Law.stanford.edu describes it as, “The law imposed a life sentence for almost any crime, no matter how minor, if the defendant had two prior convictions for crimes defined as serious or violent by the California Penal Code.”

Meaning if the defendant had two prior convictions, strike three can lead to a life sentence.

Can you overcome bad mistakes in your life?

We all make mistakes. And the environment you live in can play a part in committing those mistakes. But if you had an opportunity to read motivational words to fend off bad behavior. Will it help you avoid life’s three strikes which can happen anywhere around the world?

If a person finds a piece of writing which teaches them self-confidence will he use it to empower his mind? Because living a good life without having to do bad things is achievable. You don’t have to drink, you don’t have to smoke, you don’t have to cheat, you don’t have to fight, you don’t have to be a bully. Everything you do in life is a choice. And some choices growing up don’t feel like you have an option. Especially amongst friends.

Why saying Nice Guys don’t win is a lie

Why it’s important to be yourself and not like others

Be unique. You don’t have to mould into other forms to be accepted. Being unique may lead to ridicule because some people don’t like self-confident individuals. But a good life always leads by example. When you choose not to do what your friends are doing even if it means standing alone. A lot of young men would have said no to many negative things. Avoid striking out.

How to avoid the three strike rule in your life

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Use the helpful 3 which builds self-confidence. Forgiveness. Encouragement. And emotional intelligence. The helpful 3 play a role in a person’s life. Because:

1. If you don’t find people who can forgive you, chances of learning from your mistakes are slim.

2. If you don’t find encouragement from other people how will you know that there’s more to life than doing the wrong things?

3. If you’re not empowered emotionally you will not find the courage to say no.

The word no is a powerful tool in your arsenal. Saying no is a strength. Saying no protects you. It motivates you. It prevents you from falling into a negative cycle of committing bad things.

Nice guys succeed. Maybe you don’t see them because they’re not loud or egoistic. We succeed because we have self-confidence. We’re not controlled by our emotions, rather we use them to our advantage.

A lot of mistakes in life can be avoided. The three strike rule may be there for a reason, but if people used the 3 which builds self-confidence a lot of people will live better lives.

Conclusion
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Conclusion

Why saying Nice Guys don’t win is a lie? You don’t have to do wrong things. The secret to failure is pleasing other people by doing bad things. You degrade your life, and sometimes it doesn’t take three strikes to be out.

And that’s today’s message. I hope you learned something today. Please comment below. I’d like to hear how this message has helped you. 

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  • Clive Ngwenya

    Clive Ngwenya is a visionary advocate for holistic well-being, dedicated to empowering individuals to enhance their physical, mental, and emotional health. As the founder of this transformative website, Clive’s mission is to provide accessible resources and support for people on their journey towards improved well-being.

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