If you want to figure out how you feel about someone, try the ‘Two Beers and a Puppy’ test.
It comes from the book “Works Well With Others,” by Ross McCammon. Here’s how it works……
Pick a person in your life – a friend, coworker, cousin – and ask yourself two questions:
Would I drink two beers with this person?
And……would you allow this person to look after your puppy for a weekend?
Some people are no and no. These people are to be avoided at all costs.
Some people are yes and no. Yes to having a couple beers – no to the puppy. These people are to be cautiously trusted.
Some people are no and yes. No to the beers – yes to the puppy. These people aren’t much fun but they make the world a better place – especially for puppies!
And some people are yes and yes. These are wonderful people and your life is better for knowing them. Seek them out. Collaborate with them. Enjoy their company.
And, strive to be that person yourself.
And that’s the ‘Two Beers and a Puppy’ test.
