(January 27, 2016 at 2:12 pm)Thumpalumpacus Wrote: I struggle with self-esteem issues in part because I was taught by my dad to believe that saying anything good about myself was "bragging."
Really wish I hadn't listened to him on that one, it would have saved me a lot of trouble.
Yes exactly this Thump. My entire reason for making that quote in the first place was because someone (or maybe a couple people) in that thread kept insisting that humility is always good. And I needed to call bullshit on such a ridiculous notion. Humility can be a wonderful thing if you do it right. It wasn't a good thing for me because it was all my parents ever taught me. Humility good, pride bad, always smile, never complain. That kind of black and white thinking is dangerous.
I'll do a little "bragging" for you. You're a total hottie who plays a guitar, you quit drinking which is something to be proud of for sure!, you're a kind respectful gentlman, and you are a good friend. All around great guy you are Thump.
Your only fault is that you don't text me enough
