Anonymous said...This is a typical exchange between me and a shrink I used to in college. We didn't last too long.
Therapist: You should become a lawyer.
Me: But I don't want to become a lawyer.
Therapist: You have the talent, you have the smarts. I know you could do it.
Me: But I don't want to do that.
Therapist: That's because you're afraid of failure. But you have to take that leap sometimes.
Me: Fine, then I'll leap somewhere else. I just don't want to leap into law school.
Therapist: (sternly now) You're running away from your fears.
Me: I am not running away from my fears. I'm running away from law school because I don't want to be a lawyer.
Therapist: And why don't you want to become a lawyer?
Me: Because I'd rather be a graphic designer! (getting frustrated) I've been talking about this for weeks! I don't care if it's low pay! It's what I've wanted to do since forever! (screaming) And I don't care to argue over this anymore!!
Therapist: (switching gears completely, sensing she's not going to win this one) Good for you! You're becoming more assertive!
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