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Balance & Humility

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Pat Johnson
Jun 01, 2024
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Just yesterday, my husband and I were having a conversation.  I asked him if he thought I was proud. (Dangerous, I know!) “Well, maybe not proud, but perhaps overcompensating and competitive,” he responded gently.

“Really?”  Yes, I did grow up feeling not quite good enough, and I do often share my credentials to prove that I am now pretty OK. ”Maybe I ne…

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