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That other shoe I have been fretting? Did drop, but is a relief. Still hurts though
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<blockquote data-quote="buddy" data-source="post: 532642" data-attributes="member: 12886"><p>That is interesting, the cultural ideas of self confidence vs. arrogance. I think here it is really affected by age/generations. Even between the years I grew up and the years my sister grew up (she is 13 years younger) music and media influenced a way of communicating that was very much bolder and "Dont dis me" (from back then) all about how people went off on others for "disrespect" of course, leaving out the idea that one needs to SHOW respect too. And much louder and more bold about demanding what they want for themselves. </p><p></p><p>It does take a certain level of maturity as you beautifully put it....to develop that sometimes subtle difference between self confidence and coming off as arrogant. Maybe he needs to go to one of those Tony Robbins (Is that his name??) winner series.... I used to laugh about this guy then he did this reality series where he helped people like war vets or others who had HUGE life/death issues and I really started to admire him and realize how judgmental I had been because I thought of him as just a celebrity making money off of down and out people. <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Robbins" target="_blank">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Robbins</a></p><p></p><p>Your son really does sound amazing and so full of potential. If he makes it....it is going to be a well earned win (for you too!) because though he has the natural talent and is so smart, getting along, navigating the politics is such a big deal and much harder to "teach" . </p><p></p><p>I know he can be a real PITA but I have to admire how he does come back and try.... I am sure that is because he knows you back him up and he is smart enough to see there are options. Bless his heart.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="buddy, post: 532642, member: 12886"] That is interesting, the cultural ideas of self confidence vs. arrogance. I think here it is really affected by age/generations. Even between the years I grew up and the years my sister grew up (she is 13 years younger) music and media influenced a way of communicating that was very much bolder and "Dont dis me" (from back then) all about how people went off on others for "disrespect" of course, leaving out the idea that one needs to SHOW respect too. And much louder and more bold about demanding what they want for themselves. It does take a certain level of maturity as you beautifully put it....to develop that sometimes subtle difference between self confidence and coming off as arrogant. Maybe he needs to go to one of those Tony Robbins (Is that his name??) winner series.... I used to laugh about this guy then he did this reality series where he helped people like war vets or others who had HUGE life/death issues and I really started to admire him and realize how judgmental I had been because I thought of him as just a celebrity making money off of down and out people. [URL]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Robbins[/URL] Your son really does sound amazing and so full of potential. If he makes it....it is going to be a well earned win (for you too!) because though he has the natural talent and is so smart, getting along, navigating the politics is such a big deal and much harder to "teach" . I know he can be a real PITA but I have to admire how he does come back and try.... I am sure that is because he knows you back him up and he is smart enough to see there are options. Bless his heart. [/QUOTE]
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