I’m
blessed with a talent for finding the “blind spots” in other people. Some of my
friends act in the weirdest ways – which can be unhealthy or self-destructive.
For example, Robert gets too involved with his son’s sport programs. He wants
to coach his son’s coach to help make his boy a superstar. Robert claims he is
only supporting the wishes of his son. I know his son. He’d rather be playing
the banjo.
Jody has a hard time accepting she is growing older. She wants to look and act
as if she is in her thirties. She’s not. Jody is in a dogfight to retain that
fleeting appearance of youth, even though those around her love and appreciate
her for all of her 56 years.
Brian is a diligent employee, but he feels the need to let others know he is
always too busy – often so much that he won’t even look up to acknowledge the
greeting of a coworker. In the long run, Brian loses the support of gifted
people who could help him do an even better job.
Yep, you might call me a blind-spot discoverer extraordinaire. If you have a
hunch you’re screwing up, give me a call.
Recently, I have plenty of time on my hands. I wonder why none of my friends
seem to be visiting me anymore?