Everyone useful to you is also trouble in some way. That’s part of the deal! Relish it, just keep the ratios right. If your landscaper occasionally chats your ear off for an extra ten minutes, that’s an easy deal to be happy with. If he sometimes robs your car, that’s not.
Your best guard dog might sometimes throw up on the floor. Your star employee might occasionally have a strong-willed conflict with one of your peers. Living beings aren’t robots. So don’t get frustrated – just be aware of the deals.
The Opportunity Machine 