I'm done posting about that last incident today but still would like responses to it.
Another thing happened today. I had submitted my name and phone number to a counseling group in an effort to work on my "talking" issue. You see, It's been a double edge sword because in business I seem assertive and fearless about giving honest opinions. But I also don't know when to put the brakes on.
Anyway, this counsellor called back and started asking me some tough questions about "why" etc. Even touched the idea that I "need to be heard" for some "reason". Then proceeded to tell me about books to read...one of which was "Active Listenening" as she was talking to me, she asked me to repeat back what she just said and I couldn't. Then she started saying other stuff and I still kept trying to finish the other thought. Oh man, she was kicking my ass left and right until she told me that she didn't think that I really wanted to change (doh!) and that I wouldn't qualify for their program. She told me to think about it and that she would get back to me later. Then she asked me to repeat this back which I did and she said "goodbye" and hung up on me. Whoa....how do ya like them apples?.
Once again, this goes to show that I'm carrying around some crap that my W has never made me aware of. It's taken me years of mixed feedback from people to get to the point of thinking it's a real problem. Think of how long my posts are in comparison with others. It's nuts.
Anywhere is walking distance if you have the time
-Steven Wright
