Some co-workers and I were talking recently and the discussion turned to the fact that many of us had been maligned in the past by others. We all shared how we responded to those that took shots at us and how it affected our reputations.
My experience is that I can't control what others think. I continue to lead my life, including business interactions, by the principals that I know are right for me.
There is a country song out now that has gained some popularity. It is about how we feel about what others think about us. I adopted this attitude a long time ago on how I handle others thoughts about me. The Montgomery/Gentry song, "What Do Ya Think About That", chorus and ending line go like this...
Some people care about what other people think
Worry 'bout what they say
Let a little gossip Comin' from a loose lip Ruin a perfect day
Saying "blah, blah, blah" Just a-jacking their jaws
Gotta let it roll of my back
I don't give a darn What other people think
What do ya think about that?
You know, I don't give a damn What other people think
What do you think about that?
The song is on there album Some People Change. 
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