I found out recently that trust is a suckers bet.   I used to trust everyone, but I found out that is not a good idea.   People will tell you what you want to hear to get you to do what they want, but the one time you take a stand for something you believe in they will turn on you, and let their true feelings about you show.   I am quite loyal to those I call my friends and groups I join.   I one time told someone I was loyal and the remark was cast aside like loyalty had no merit.   I have later come to find that it was all a smoke screen as what he said was more important then loyalty apparently is not that important either.  

     I have come to realize yes men get the promotions and praise.   Well I can only play the part of a yes man if what I really believe is the same as the subject being discussed.   If I do not agree with the proposed idea I am not going to pretend I do or that it is the best idea ever just to stroke some higher ups ego.   If I have to be a yes man to clime the ladder I will stay on the ground and keep my self esteem.    Oh and by the way if anyone thinks they see themselves in this that is your issue not mine, so keep it to yourself.