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Don't Be A Self-Handicapper

The "Self-Handicapper":
He who willingly sacrifices a probable moderate outcome [i.e. being perceived as "good" at something] for a chance at a much more positive outcome (i.e. having exceptional potential].
The Self-Handicapper is that person who seems to always highlight some uncontrollable variable that might make it possible for the outcome to be perceived as "not their fault".
If successful—they are incredible for overcoming the situation. If unsuccessful—it wasn't their fault.
The problem is—Mr. Self-Handicapper—we all see right through it.
Own it and go for it.
adapted from "How We Know What Isn't So" by Thomas Gilovich

Posted at 08:33 AM in Business Management |

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танки

Thanks for sharing such an interesting information.

Posted by: танки | 03/06/2012 at 08:01 AM

Mac keylogger

Go for someone who makes you smile because it takes only a smile to make a dark day seem bright.

Posted by: Mac keylogger | 03/28/2012 at 02:56 AM

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The only way you will know you have attracted what you have focused your mind on is when you have passed the stumbling blocks.

Posted by: keylogger | 03/29/2012 at 08:57 PM

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