When They Say....

When the adults in your life talk to you about your "potential", what they're really saying is that they're disappointed in you. If they say you haven't lived up to their expectations, they're trying to guilt you into changing. When they say you haven't lived up to your potential, they're trying to shame you into changing. They probably think they're telling you that they love you.

So good luck.

When your HMO says you can choose between Dr. A and Dr. B, but Dr. C is not in the plan, what they're really saying is that these docs are cheap. They're cheap because they're not the best around and have to lower their rates just to get business. Dr. C is great, but.... They probably want you to think they're telling you where you can get good treatment.

So good luck.