I called Veritas.

[veritas]

you flatter me. Tbh I was trying to grow up a little when joe metts called. He at first attacked me, and the old me, would have blasted, but I decided that I would be peace, and he retorted with peace.

Nam: It is literally my job to build rapport. I have learned (from many mistakes trust me) I believe how to do that, the hardest people to build rapport with are narcissists, and sociopaths....

You are right....Like i told metts on the phone yesterday: "I exist to show people what they need to see in themselves..."

Joe metts needed reassurance that his life would be ok, and he is nervous about his career prospects, but came to the conclusion that he could set up his own blog and have fun exercising his passion.

I used to use these boards as research into collective narcissism and in-group vs out-group homogeneity, but now my mission has changed. I would love you to call, I am sure we would have much to discuss sir.

The trick is to find out what level the person you are talking to is on, and then just be half a level higher.....you pull them up. dig?

6019173913 do not be ashamed. I have talked to quite a few people on this board, but will respect confidentiality, just know alot of people have called and or texted.

[veritas]

alot of people call text me...i only text a few people and seldom call anyone outside of work tbh.

[namix]

Originally Posted by c.d.m.

The trick is to find out what level the person you are talking to is on, and then just be half a level higher.....you pull them up. dig?

TRUTH bro.

as you know, it's what I respect about your approach the most, since it's an area I'm working on. I share your affinity and even some of your savvy in psychology, metaphysics, spirituality -- but when I try to help someone, I jump into the deep-end, and you are much more effective at "jumping to their end" then guiding them along the way.

Interestingly, i created the habit of 'jumping into the deep end' because I believed what you already know - I believed I would 'set an extreme end-point' for the individual to reach at their time, in their pace.... What I didn't realize was that I actually, in some cases, inhibited their progress because I overwhelmed them by "going to deep" when they were trying to get comfortable in the shallows.

It's the page in your book I most admire, since it's the one my current chapter is lacking. I recognize the big picture, but am not near as effective at guiding others to see it --- it is why you are (1) more adept at establishing rapport (to another point you made), and (2) MORE CONCISE.

But, I do recognize my pattern, so I'll change it. In fact, I recognize that the way you are already helping knucklehead vs. how my braindump perfectly reflects the differences I'm talking about haha. Even if the end points are the same, the line will be drawn more effectively by "being a half level further than they are now".

Very astute brotha.

[namix]

Originally Posted by c.d.m.

you flatter me. Tbh I was trying to grow up a little when joe metts called. He at first attacked me, and the old me, would have blasted, but I decided that I would be peace, and he retorted with peace.

Nam: It is literally my job to build rapport. I have learned (from many mistakes trust me) I believe how to do that, the hardest people to build rapport with are narcissists, and sociopaths....

You are right....Like i told metts on the phone yesterday: "I exist to show people what they need to see in themselves..."

Joe metts needed reassurance that his life would be ok, and he is nervous about his career prospects, but came to the conclusion that he could set up his own blog and have fun exercising his passion.

I used to use these boards as research into collective narcissism and in-group vs out-group homogeneity, but now my mission has changed. I would love you to call, I am sure we would have much to discuss sir.

The trick is to find out what level the person you are talking to is on, and then just be half a level higher.....you pull them up. dig?

6019173913 do not be ashamed. I have talked to quite a few people on this board, but will respect confidentiality, just know alot of people have called and or texted.

Veritas, based on the little (or much), you know about me -- do you think I would be ashamed to call you?

There is no shame in engaging in a conversation with the wise; and also what little (or much) I have left to hide is exactly what needs to be revealed - so no need for the confidentiality disclaimer either my friend.

(ps - updated to highlight, not only will I call you at some point - I'd have a damn weekly conference call with someone like you dude. i know what you get and get what i don't, and if i can take shit away from my own echo, then there is only more I would take away from a convo with you homeslice).