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33 WorldWide Drilling Resource ® MAY 2018 Individual Differences by Tim Connor Individual differences make life inter- esting, and yes, challenging. The uncon- ditional acceptance of another person’s beliefs, attitudes, and behavior is difficult. Dealing with other people who see life differently makes for interesting relation- ships. I can tell you, some people are easy to accept, while oth- ers can bring us over the top of the emotional barometer when it comes to stress, anger, and their ability to push our buttons. Differences give life its opportunities for growth, insight, and awareness. The unfortunate thing is, these differences can often lead to unmanaged or unresolved conflict, stress, and dis- appointment. Each of us interacts with any number of people in a given day. Friends, relatives, strangers, fellow employees, customers, and service personnel. Each of these people is doing the best they can to deal with their life as it is given to them one day at a time. Each of us has a story. Some of these stories are adventures, some tragedies, and some serious dramas. In the end, our story was created by us as we lived each day. Unconditional acceptance is the willingness and ability to understand that just because someone is different, has opposing views, or has behavior we disapprove of, to realize they are not right or wrong. They are just being who they are as a result of their unique life. People who live happy lives accept the uniqueness of individuals. They are not on a mission to change, correct, or invalidate them. As you interact with your fellow passengers on “Spaceship Earth”, find some way to say a kind word or do a kind deed for everyone you meet. It doesn’t take much energy, time, or investment, but a word or deed for the right person at the right time could be just what they need to go on another day, feel appreciated, or worthwhile. In His service, Tim To receive Tim’s weekly FREE motivational booster articles, contact him at www.timconnor.com with “please add me to your free booster e-mail subscriber list” in the subject line. Or contact him via e-mail to michele@worldwidedrillingresource.com The Buckeye Chapter of the National Drilling Association will hold its Indoor/Outdoor Training Expo III in Newcomerstown, Ohio, May 16-17. The program starts Wednesday evening with dinner and socializing at the Salt Fork Lodge. Buckeye BOP graciously opens its doors on Thursday for attendees. Coffee and donuts will be available to wake you up and start the day filled with classes, outdoor demos, and vendor displays. A barbecue lunch will also be served. Don’t miss it! See www.nda4u.com/chapters/buckeye/buckeye-events The Energy Exposition aims to educate attendees on technology, procedures, environmental practices, safety, and equipment used in the gas and oil industries. The 2018 gathering will be held May 22-23, at The Ranch Events Complex in Loveland, Colorado. The keynote speaker is vincent Devito, Counselor for U.S. Energy Policy; guest speaker Jim Wetherbee, former BP Safety Auditor and astronaut; plus over 60 safety training classes will be available. Get more details by visiting www.energyexposition.com Where are you planning to go? How about including these shows: Join WWDR W R See more events at www.worldwidedrillingresource.com online issue.