Tremendous Tracey » self absorbed

• SOB or ESP: What’s your Communication Style?

  Posted on July 01 2015

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  We are rapidly losing the art of communication. The very trait which separates us from the animals is about to be our downfall. James Robinson said, “Much of our so-called reasoning consists in finding arguments for going on believing as we already do.” But fear not; there are ways we can rally and save humanity.  First and foremost, ask yourself:...READ MORE

  Tags: agreement civility conviction expressing your opinion how to disagree how to unite others in conversation kindness mean spirited respect self absorbed selfish people the art of listening Uncategorized

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• It’s not me; it’s you…or is it me???

  Posted on November 05 2014

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  Self-Awareness is a Paradox. The more of it you have, the more you realize how little you actually possess. It’s like the guy who tried to be tactful by saying, “Somebody’s deodorant doesn’t work.” His friend turned to him and said, “It can’t be me; I don’t use any.” We all love to imagine ourselves as incredibly self-aware, but when...READ MORE

  Tags: ability to accept fault blame constructive criticism ego Gandhi human nature ignorance increasing self-awareness self absorbed self-awareness Uncategorized victim mentality

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• All I Want for Christmas is Humility

  Posted on December 12 2013

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  I’ve been a huge advocate of acronyms since my time in the military. I came across one years ago that has been one of my favorites:  SLICC—self-licking ice cream cone; n. a process, department, institution, or other thing that offers few benefits and exists primarily to justify or perpetuate its own existence. When I refer to someone as SLICC, it’s not...READ MORE

  Tags: Charlie "Tremendous" Jones Christ Christmas conceit ego egocentric humble humility leadership self absorbed SLICC Uncategorized vanity

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