“The Hidden Saboteurs: 7 Compliments That Erode Your Confidence Without You Even Realizing It”
2) “I wish I could be as relaxed about deadlines as you are”
Personal anecdotes can sometimes be the best teachers. Let me share one with you.
Once, a colleague of mine complimented me saying, “I wish I could be as relaxed about deadlines as you are”.
On face value, it seemed like a praise for my cool demeanor under pressure.
But, as I mulled over it, I started questioning my work ethic. Was I too laid back? Was I not taking my job seriously enough?
The underlying message was clear – my relaxed attitude was being misconstrued as a lack of urgency or commitment.
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