-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 On 13/07/12 04:14, Johnny A. Solbu wrote: > On Friday 13 July 2012 04:47, andre999 wrote: >> Don't forget that often people will say yes because they would >> like to do something, without seriously considering the various >> demands on their time. They think it is a good idea, and they >> want to contribute. (I tend to be somewhat like that.) > > That is completely different from what sparked this discussion. > There is a big difference in accepting a job with the intent to do > it, and later on finding that you can't do it, and accepting it > just because one have problems saying "No", with no intent of doing > it. It is the latter I have talked about. > The way you are raised is a very powerful influence. I empathised entirely with Marja's explanation of how it all went wrong for her. I too was brought up with an over-developed sense of duty and believing that I should not say "No". I'm 72, and still find it difficult to do.
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