I've become convinced lately that there are some qualities I have which will prevent me from reaching my full potential as a lawyer. I’ve noted that in school, work and my daily life, I occasionally avoid saying some things that some people might find offending in a simple conversation about politics, the news, religion, or whatever. In other words, sometimes I avoid trying to get under people’s skin.
Sure, getting under people’s skin on a constant basis is extreme – that’s not what I’m talking about. I’m talking about the fact that sometimes you do have to get under somebody’s skin. Sometimes you will HAVE to speak up for yourself if you want to be heard! Sometimes you have to kick a little ass to get somewhere...even more so in the world of law.
I’m afraid that this concept of avoidance is eventually going to bite me in the ass later in life. I know I can't be the only one with this problem. I’m pretty sure the way I was raised has a lot to do with the way I am. I've generally been shy in my life, but I've certainly made great strides since college to become more open, my professors regularly comment on what agood speaker I am, etc..
I suppose I need to start becoming a little more selfish and start pondering over what I want and need, and stop thinking so much over what everybody else needs...to a limit, of course.
What advice could LSD give to this failed child??
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