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There Are Two Kinds of People

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There Are Two Kinds of People 

My grandfather once told me that there were two kinds

of people: those who do the work and those who take

the credit. He told me to try to be in the first

group; there was much less competition.”

Indira Gandhi, Indian Prime Minister

 

 

As I see it. . . . . . . .

There are two kinds of people

 

You see them in every walk of life; there is a group of people who go out . . . . and get the job done without looking for fanfare. They will do what has to be done when it needs to be done.

 

There is another group who looks to take the credit for what is done successfully . . . . and disassociate themselves from anything that misses the mark.

 

Group one are the movers and shakers they focus on getting things done . . . . and they don’t look for recognition. They are the people that people will seek out the a job has to be done . . . . and do it with excellence. 

 

Group two will do very little . . . . and is looking for credit for what other people accomplish. People in this group can scam the system for awhile. In time they will be found out for what they don’t do. They talk a good story . . . . but do very little.

 

The people in group one will be appreciated by the group of people that they surround themselves with as someone that can be counted on . . . . and a valued resource.

 

There are two kinds of people . . . . one that can be counted on to deliver . . . . and one that tries to talk a good game . . . . but in the long run has no game in them.

 

 

©2015 Lou Ludwig Motivational Power Quote, Sales and Management Consultant Success Coach, Speaker, Trainer and Author

 

 

Comments (41)

Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

There are those that read your blog and those that dont. Those that do thank you

Jan 24, 2015 11:06 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Lou, Glad to do the work and be in the first group and to know that a good effort gains positive results. Great thoughts!

Jan 24, 2015 11:37 PM
Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573
MOOERS REALTY - Houlton, ME
Northern Maine Real Estate-Aroostook County Broker

Vocation, vacation. Two other basic flavors of people. If you are not lazy and your work is pleasurable, a sport, rewarding, that is the best mixed of being a little red hen happy in the can I help you service providing.

Jan 24, 2015 11:47 PM
Donald Reich
Prudential Centennial - New Rochelle, NY

Well said -- and great food for thought! Thank you for sharing with the rest of us!!

Jan 24, 2015 11:55 PM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Lou,  I think I will always be in the first group.  I may help people around me but I am for sure in that first group!

Jan 25, 2015 01:08 AM
Richard Iarossi
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Crofton, MD
Crofton MD Real Estate, Annapolis MD Real Estate

Lou,

If the subject weren't so serious, this would be humorous.

Rich

Jan 25, 2015 02:13 AM
Thomas F. Scanlon
Borgida & Company P. C., CPA's - Manchester, CT
CPA, CFP

Lou Ludwig - Well done!  I have always tried to be in group one.  And avoid group two. 

 

Cheers!

Jan 25, 2015 05:36 AM
Gordon Crawford
Gordon Crawford Home Selling Team - Morristown, NJ
Your Morris County Specialist!

Lou,  Your grandfather was a very wise man and you have learned that wisedom.  I couldn't agree with you more.  I hope my peers see me as being in that first group.  Great post!

Jan 25, 2015 06:00 AM
Jill Sackler
Charles Rutenberg Realty Inc. 516-575-7500 - Long Beach, NY
LI South Shore Real Estate - Broker Associate

I've always loved that quote myself as I can relate to the first group.

Jan 25, 2015 06:21 AM
Nicole Doty - Gilbert Real Estate Expert
Zion Realty - Gilbert, AZ
Broker/Owner of Zion Realty ZionRealtyAZ.com

I've never been a person who cares if I get the credit or not. As long as the work gets done. 

Jan 25, 2015 07:39 AM
Norma Toering Broker for Palos Verdes and Beach Cities
Charlemagne International Properties - Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Palos Verdes Luxury Homes in L.A.

Great quote, and one to remember--I try to always be in the first group and am known for my strong work ethic.

Jan 25, 2015 08:33 AM
Florida Tolbert Team Keller Williams Advantage
Keller Williams Advantage III Realty in Lake Nona - Orlando, FL
Keller Williams Land Luxury Division Specialist

Sounds like you have to lead or just take the credit.  

Jan 25, 2015 11:08 AM
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Lou Ludwig - and I have been through those pages of History of India....

Jan 25, 2015 12:00 PM
Sharon Alters
Coldwell Banker Vanguard Realty - 904-673-2308 - Fleming Island, FL
Realtor - Homes for Sale Fleming Island FL

Lou, that sounds like another version of the 80/20 rule? The 20% that get everything done...

Jan 25, 2015 01:31 PM
Kate McQueen
Realty Associates Texas - Cypress, TX
Tailored service for your real estate needs!

Experienced this many times during my "corporate life."  People that find out your project is working well and that "management" is happy with it, and now they want to join in so their name can be attached to a success story.  At times, I've had complete credit for a successful project claimed by someone else.

It didn't bother me a lot, but I did all I could to avoid those people.

Jan 25, 2015 10:46 PM
Jim Paulson
Progressive Realty (Boise Idaho) www.Progressive-Realty.info - Boise, ID
Owner,Broker

I thought there were 10 types of people:  those that understand binary numbers verses those that don't. 

Jan 25, 2015 10:53 PM
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

Grandpa was wise, but you were wise enough to remember. Nice share, thank you Lou Ludwig 

Jan 30, 2017 10:10 PM
MichelleCherie Carr Crowe .Just Call. 408-252-8900
Get Results Team...Just Call (408) 252-8900! . DRE #00901962 . Licensed to Sell since 1985 . Altas Realty - San Jose, CA
Family Helping Families Buy & Sell Homes 40+ Years

This is a great quote to live by...

My grandfather once told me that there were two kinds

of people: those who do the work and those who take

the credit. He told me to try to be in the first

group; there was much less competition.”

Indira Gandhi, Indian Prime Minister

Jan 30, 2017 11:10 PM
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Thanks Lou, wise advice for any person who seeks to lead well.

Bob

Jan 30, 2017 11:13 PM
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

Most change is incremental and the result of people working together. Single credit is an illusion.

Jan 14, 2018 01:59 PM