tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6887747288999897951.post6381287783523379362..comments2023-08-18T10:03:06.241+02:00Comments on Lessons I've learnt: Managing string pullersLessonzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01749173668480866403noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6887747288999897951.post-49273269695722497142014-08-01T07:07:17.002+02:002014-08-01T07:07:17.002+02:00Very interesting piece. I agree there are positive...Very interesting piece. I agree there are positive and negative string pullers. We must also realize that we ourselves have the power to be the string pullers in someone else's life and must be careful which kind of puller we will be.....I also agree that in the past when hearing the word puppet it pulling someone's strings or even pawn, it always seemed to carry a negative connotation...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00623989364045517526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6887747288999897951.post-33061847356744596282014-07-25T23:04:17.911+02:002014-07-25T23:04:17.911+02:00The way power struggles play out between involved ...The way power struggles play out between involved parties has always fascinated me. Many people are not as good at manipulation as they would like to think. Over the years, I've just found it best to call people on their ways in a polite, but firm way so they'll know I'm not having any of it.JeriWBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04560326888524377308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6887747288999897951.post-71999931665659234432014-07-25T09:46:51.394+02:002014-07-25T09:46:51.394+02:00As I watched this puppet show that is when I reali...As I watched this puppet show that is when I realized that "puppet" is always negatively construed to demean people affected in the negative sense of string pullers, yet there are many positive string pullers whom we look up to as well.Lessonzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01749173668480866403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6887747288999897951.post-86017694559796147392014-07-24T18:43:39.855+02:002014-07-24T18:43:39.855+02:00I agree with Jacquie above who stated that she had...I agree with Jacquie above who stated that she had never really thought of positive string-pullers. But I have managed to cut myself free from a few negative pullers (including my ex-husband) and feel much better being surrounded by positive string pullers. Plus it helps one have the confidence to be as autonomous as possible and less affected by the strings in the first place. The Recipe Hunterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02874030890930942052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6887747288999897951.post-87495948189681693502014-07-24T18:08:29.943+02:002014-07-24T18:08:29.943+02:00Great Post with good comparisons. As a parent, I ...Great Post with good comparisons. As a parent, I am so aware of becoming a string puller too and I hope that I am being more positive than negative. Mina Joshihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00021299909319429438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6887747288999897951.post-48455664176793100022014-07-24T16:50:03.433+02:002014-07-24T16:50:03.433+02:00This is very interesting. I like the comparisons. ...This is very interesting. I like the comparisons. There are so many string pullers and it seems like everything is a puppet show. Thanks for this post. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10529999078643228398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6887747288999897951.post-25783663682835438522014-07-24T12:25:06.093+02:002014-07-24T12:25:06.093+02:00Such an inspiring post and excellent segue from pu...Such an inspiring post and excellent segue from puppets to being successful. I enjoyed every word of this. Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6887747288999897951.post-22240307832858418372014-07-24T00:54:20.104+02:002014-07-24T00:54:20.104+02:00I love the analogy. We often think of string pulle...I love the analogy. We often think of string pullers as a negative thing. When I think back, I remember people who pulled strings for me that proved to be very helpful when I most needed it. Now I find that I can do that for others and it feels good to be of help to someone in need. :-)Susan P. Cooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13045674229949222407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6887747288999897951.post-77830000662765189932014-07-23T22:58:30.370+02:002014-07-23T22:58:30.370+02:00Welli, I tend to make decisions that are well-info...Welli, I tend to make decisions that are well-informed, without having any "string-pullers" influence me. This is an interesting concept, though. <br /><br />BTW, I like puppets and have always enjoyed puppet shows! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02158165871114032127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6887747288999897951.post-68207073339204640232014-07-23T20:55:58.524+02:002014-07-23T20:55:58.524+02:00There will always be pull stringers but you do hav...There will always be pull stringers but you do have a choice how react to them. I try to stay away from negative pull stringers as they are toxic. There are times when I will catch myself and think not going to bring me downArleenhttp://www.garrettspecialties.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6887747288999897951.post-9342073811423286672014-07-23T19:56:23.219+02:002014-07-23T19:56:23.219+02:00I think, like the moon on the ocean, everyone we a...I think, like the moon on the ocean, everyone we associate with has some pull on our lives. As you said, the thing to do is increase your exposure to those who exert a positive pull on you.Meredith @ The Palette Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11786583611080068454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6887747288999897951.post-31973071142059612022014-07-23T15:36:46.681+02:002014-07-23T15:36:46.681+02:00Very interesting subject. In some sense I guess w...Very interesting subject. In some sense I guess we are in some ways a puppet. Some people pull our strings; others pull the puppet masters stings, and so on and so on. We have to decide who we are going to let pull our strings and how hard.W.A. Rushohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04313458212200821633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6887747288999897951.post-5397773098230734282014-07-23T14:31:24.944+02:002014-07-23T14:31:24.944+02:00I think the toughest situations are those where we...I think the toughest situations are those where we don't recognize the string pullers, don't realize the impact someone else is having on our lives. The impact in those cases is usually negative. The first step here is to recognize the strings.Donna Jankehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16654611289969837061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6887747288999897951.post-27776921648412282712014-07-23T02:56:45.721+02:002014-07-23T02:56:45.721+02:00Right. They are inevitable. I like to think that m...Right. They are inevitable. I like to think that most aren't negative but I fear that isn't true. There are some that present themselves as positive and like to take credit for pulling strings to get you where you want but I haven't found that to be true.Beth Niebuhrhttp://encorewomen.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6887747288999897951.post-20091952866824235942014-07-22T12:29:56.989+02:002014-07-22T12:29:56.989+02:00Good advice, Welli. Unfortunately there are billio...Good advice, Welli. Unfortunately there are billions of "puppets" all over the world that have little, or no, opportunity of getting away from the string pullers. Catarinanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6887747288999897951.post-91220622173421061492014-07-21T17:44:10.075+02:002014-07-21T17:44:10.075+02:00What a fabulous metaphor Welli. When you talked ab...What a fabulous metaphor Welli. When you talked about positive string pullers, I could immediately relate. There are several people I can think of in my life who - pulled strings for me that were helpful in one way or another. Wish there were more people using THOSE strings.<br /><br />Thanks.Patricia Weberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12808010116968226575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6887747288999897951.post-33560802376940982392014-07-21T16:55:48.990+02:002014-07-21T16:55:48.990+02:00Hi Welli, it's an interesting way of looking a...Hi Welli, it's an interesting way of looking at the way people interact with us. I've just weeded out some negative string pullers in my life, cut their cords and moved on. It was the best thing I did but those who pull to help me I'll definitely keep!Claire Cappettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04666702393365398789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6887747288999897951.post-17020670038662049482014-07-21T16:41:28.615+02:002014-07-21T16:41:28.615+02:00Very interesting post. You reminds to use string p...Very interesting post. You reminds to use string pullers to achieve success in our lives.Binduhttp://bindudesigns.blogspot.ca/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6887747288999897951.post-56283910321414872812014-07-21T15:30:58.689+02:002014-07-21T15:30:58.689+02:00Hi Welli - I never thought of myself as a puppet b...Hi Welli - I never thought of myself as a puppet but it was interesting to read about all the string pullers in our lives. There is a lot out there that does influence what we do, how we dress, even what we eat. I think I'll actively start looking for the positive string pullers, the ones we can learn from, like you.<br />LenieAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07290481404730172080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6887747288999897951.post-7530131423432934702014-07-21T07:03:52.828+02:002014-07-21T07:03:52.828+02:00Hi Welli,
Yes, we hear all the time of political p...Hi Welli,<br />Yes, we hear all the time of political puppets as well. I'm glad you added about the positive string pullers as well. A couple of thoughts came to mind... having a silent partner in a business venture and having encouraging people in your corner rooting you on. My attitude towards string pullers, good and bad, is to look for and elicit the best in others. <br /><br />Kind William A. Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18334198204587044270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6887747288999897951.post-63579076179241860372014-07-21T03:04:04.022+02:002014-07-21T03:04:04.022+02:00Hello Welli; I agree with you in that we cannot el...Hello Welli; I agree with you in that we cannot eliminate the string pullers from our lives. I like the idea of controlling them. I think you covered all the various string pullers in your list. Its all about removing as many negative influences from our lives as possible. This means seeking out quality people, enriching tv shows and movies, great books, etc. looking forward to your next awesome maxwell iveyhttp://theblindblogger.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6887747288999897951.post-14758566374223107812014-07-21T01:42:05.229+02:002014-07-21T01:42:05.229+02:00I don't do well with negative string pullers i...I don't do well with negative string pullers in my life; positive ones have a hard enough time. I do agree that the positive kind help you learn and grow as a person while the exact opposite can be said for the negative.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6887747288999897951.post-26793649044237539372014-07-21T00:23:51.740+02:002014-07-21T00:23:51.740+02:00Very interesting post Welli. When I hear the term ...Very interesting post Welli. When I hear the term string puller, I immediately think of the negative. I'd never given much thought to the positive string puller! That's an interesting prospect! But that's exactly what a mentor does, right? And I also think people might be more susceptible to the negative type if they aren't clear in their own goals. jacquiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07319760774255347751noreply@blogger.com