Thinking about a conversation I was having with an acquaintance years ago. He was a friend of a friend and we were talking about food. I forget the exact phrasing but I brought up loving avocados. He said “what’s that?” I was a bit surprised and explained. He responded “OH thats crazy I thought that was one of those made up words”. The statement was like a flashbang I had to contemplate for a few minutes. PERSONAL STORIES ONLY, DO NOT INCLUDE A STATEMENT FROM A CELEBRITY OR POLITICIAN.
A dear friend of mine claimed my actual advice is always beneficial, and that he likes having me in his life to talk him through his struggles as a parent, as a provider, as a husband; all that junk. And he promises he wasn’t taking the piss. And here I am just faking my way through being a human in this existence that I was at an actual loss for words. I now hope to one day fulfill that role. It’s not just quips and spelling corrections, guys!!
Sounds like imposter syndrome. I’ve been surprised by some compliments that seem genuine. Probably we’re more helpful than we realize.
Let’s hope!