May 18, 2011
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Why is it some seem so much more capable of getting others to do as they say? In one way or another, by many different means, they that exist as this elite group are capable, god knows how, of commanding with positive (in their minds?) results. I could guess that determination, bravery, foolishness, etc. have much to do with the home brew’s perfect blend, but the most of these substantive adjectives could describe, really, many homeless men I’ve met periodically in my career. And yet many of these determined, brave, foolish men couldn’t get water from a running tap. Odd.
So perhaps it is all mental. Believe beyond belief in whatever role it is you’ve found yourself in, after being thrust from your twin mother’s cocoon, and you’ll champion the world. Really? It’s difficult for a guy like me, all worry and wishy, to completely fall into any notion to the point of obliviousness. I usually find some out. I can shift quick to find where someone is mentally, and then retreat from what I’ve seen or come up with an in.
Later I try and convince myself that this dexterity is a fine quality and that I should promptly enjoy it. Nice try. It comes along with self destruction into chaos out of fear everyone will know I know what they know. I’m always up and always down. It explains a lot really.
Then you must think of the people. Those determined, brave, foolish men and women who give themselves so willingly to the command. Odder still.
