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I'M a Total Failure

I couldn't do the math homework.
   I'll never be any good at math.
In fact, I'll flunk all my subjects at school
   I'll never be any good at anything

         I'm a total failure.


Nobody likes me in my science class. 
   I'll never make any friends in the class.
In fact, nobody in the entire school likes me.
   I'll never ever have a friend again.  

        I'm totally unlikeable.  


I missed every shot I took in basketball today.
   I always miss all of my shots.
In fact, I'll never make another shot as long as I live.
   I have no athletic ability whatsoever.

        I stink at sports.


I blew another job interview today.
   I blow every interview I get.
Nobody will ever want to hire me.
   I'll never get a job again.

      I'm totally worthless.

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Chris Green

Date: 10/31/2018 11:10:00 AM

This one hurt to read because I know this is true for many. We defeat ourselves before ever giving ourselves a chance. Nicely expressed my friend.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/31/2018 12:20:00 PM

Yup, you're right---and we are all vulnerable to it, lest we kid ourselves. Gotta be on our guard when we start berating ourselves... ~ Gershon

Line Gauthier

Date: 10/31/2018 10:29:00 AM

Well penned, Gershon. Really showing how quick that downward spiral can go.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/31/2018 12:19:00 PM

You are so right, Line. It's like that proverbial snowball rolling down the mountain: Once the downward spiral gathers steam, it's like a locomotive -- fast, powerful, and very hard to stop. Gotta catch it at the top of the hill... ~ Gershon