“I think it requires a certain sort of relationship to tell someone in an effective way that they are deluded in their self-belief and are headed for failure.”
“True. It requires self awareness to be able to see one’s own flaws. The irony is that those who have the greatest need for such advice are also those least likely to take it.”
Her fingers play idly along the stem of her wine glass.
“It’s interesting. Speaking professionally, I find that although people enjoy being told what they wish to hear, they most appreciate simply being heard without bias.”
She gives that throaty chuckle again.
“True. It requires self awareness to be able to see one’s own flaws. The irony is that those who have the greatest need for such advice are also those least likely to take it.”
Her fingers play idly along the stem of her wine glass.
“It’s interesting. Speaking professionally, I find that although people enjoy being told what they wish to hear, they most appreciate simply being heard without bias.”