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I had the exact same sentiment. I'm a sucker for these types of reflective, self-deprecating descriptions for oneself. And good for him as well, because I don't

I had the exact same sentiment. I'm a sucker for these types of reflective, self-deprecating descriptions for oneself. And good for him as well, because I don't doubt his honesty at all.

lisper 6y ago
> I don't doubt his honesty at all. Neither do I. That the mark of a truly great con artist ;-)
- ChrisMarshallNY 6y ago
  :) It would be nice. I'm a bit "on the spectrum," and we don't make very good con artists. We are, however, often perceived as arrogant, rude and unsympathetic.
  - lisper 6y ago
    Yes, I know :-) I also know (from first-hand experience) that managing the behaviors that lead you to be perceived that way is a learnable skill. It's not easy, but in my experience, putting in the effort pays handsome dividends.
    - ChrisMarshallNY 6y ago
      Yup. I feel as if I have done well, in that arena. I was a manager, for 25 years. I managed a couple of people "on the spectrum," and they were (and still are) amazing. Last night, I watched The Accountant again. I really enjoy that movie. It does kinda go a bit crazy in advocating for autistic people (I get the feeling it was written by people that studied hard, but maybe don't have a lot of personal experience), but it's really fun. I wish I had a teak-lined camper and a Renoir in my bedroom, but I'm fairly happy how things turned out.
- Clewza313 6y ago
  "The secret to success is sincerity. Once you can fake that, you've got it made."