Three Reasons Why the Nice Guy Finishes First

There is a saying that nice guys always finish last. These "nice" guys are usually the ones most overlooked, the ones whom people don't find too much significance in acknowledging. It is assumed that the "nice" guy isn't always the most attractive. However, they are perceived as being the kindest men, the ones who open doors for ladies in the spirit of chivalry...etcetera, etcetera, etcetera... And it is for the aforementioned reasons that the assumption exists, that the Nice Guy always ends up with the short end of the stick. But never could a myth be farther from the truth. There are several benefits to always putting your best foot forward. So, be nice and read on...

HEALTH BENEFITS

Guess what? Being kind to people is actually good for your health. There is an infinite number of medical and scientific studies dedicated to the effects of mood on physical health. Businesses are now incorporating mental fitness as part of their corporate culture. According to Dr. William Fry, a researcher and physician with the Georgia Psychological Association (because nothing is official without the opinion of an "expert") laughter in and of itself has been proven to relieve stress, and improve one's immune system. Since genuinely kind people are often in a good mood, it can be said that arming oneself with a smile (even one on the inside) can do nothing but good for psyche and the body.

Additionally, have you ever wondered exactly how many truly kind people really make you livid? If this number equals more than two there's definitely a problem somewhere. At any rate, the point is that kind people rarely evoke genuine feelings of disgust. Thus, they are less apt to be faced with the stress of having to deal with people who don't like or respect them.

PROFESSIONAL BENEFITS

It is true that kind people tend to do better in business. Most people will have you believe that only the most cut-throat, ambitious, ruthless people in the world make it in business. But that simply isn't true. Professionally speaking, people will always choose to deal with a person who has a more pleasant demeanor, over someone who is constantly dour.