June 9, 2009PowerPhrase: I don’t need to exaggerate
My husband is a straightforward kind of guy. Recently he asked me not to refer to him as “brilliant” or “a genius.” He said,
- I’m not a genius. I’m intelligent and I work hard, and I’m comfortable with who I am. I don’t need to exaggerate.
I had already realized that when I playfully told people that my husband “knows everything” about digestive health care, I set him up. He doesn’t know everything – he knows a lot – but not everything. Even when spoken in a lighthearted manner, hyperbole can create a false image and create pressure to be someone you’re not.
I found Bob’s comment deliciously sobering.
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Hi Meryl,
Even a doctor doesn’t know everything!
That reminds me of a time when I was a guest at a house party, and the hostess asked my date what he would like to drink. He answered with his favorite alcoholic beverage, and she responded with “I don’t have that”. He said, well, I guess you don’t have everything!
Thanks………….sharon
Comment by Sharon — June 10, 2009 @ 12:36 pm