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Friday, February 11, 2011
Which some would say means I've never disliked myself
I remember as a kid really disliking people who had an abundance of self confidence. Now I find myself more frequently annoyed by those who don't.
I think I'm just getting better at differentiating which is real self-confidence, and which is assumed. The real is usually understated, and just makes the person fun to be around, because they're comfortable with themselves and know what they're about. The fake (ie: the overbearing confidence so obviously masking a deeper sense of inadequacy) generally comes across as controlling - it steps on others' toes - or makes you feel like you're the unwilling particpant in a performance - so it's still really irritating.
I live with my awesome family of 5 or 6 or maybe 8 depending on your definitions regarding an engaged step-daughter, an exchange student, and dogs, cats and stuff, in West Vincent in the house my dad built back in the 50's. I graduated from Westtown School and Earlham College, with a degree in Psychology, which helps explain why I'm an Accountant today. I've been a Quaker since I was 2 months old and a Phillies fan since I was 7. Being a Quaker has served me far better.
I hope you enjoy this blog. Let's try to keep it vitriol free.
I think I'm just getting better at differentiating which is real self-confidence, and which is assumed. The real is usually understated, and just makes the person fun to be around, because they're comfortable with themselves and know what they're about. The fake (ie: the overbearing confidence so obviously masking a deeper sense of inadequacy) generally comes across as controlling - it steps on others' toes - or makes you feel like you're the unwilling particpant in a performance - so it's still really irritating.
ReplyDeleteExcellent point, Kate, and well stated.
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