The goal of The Platinum Rule is personal chemistry and productive relationships. You don¿t have to change your personality. You don¿t have to roll over and submit to others. You simply have to understand what drives people and recognize your options for dealing with them. The cornerstone of The Platinum Rule or any system for understanding and accommodating others is adaptability, which is a combination of flexibility and versatility.
Flexibility is simply the willingness to change your behaviors; it is an attitude of cooperation. Versatility is the ability to change your behaviors. Some people may be willing to change, but unable to pull it off. Other people may be able to simulate any behavioral style, but be unwilling to do so
