Does it happen to most of us?
Please do not just wash it away as 'human 'nature'....
2007-08-13 03:10:21 · 8 answers · asked by small 7 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
We all like positive feedback! As a teacher I know that having high expectations empowers my students to strive to achieve those expectations. So I think that even though you THINK you know the limit of your capabilities, that you could achieve much more than you think you can!
So, keep performing to the best of your ability and don't forget to "stretch" now and then -- and you'll be pleasantly surprised at how much you can achieve.
2007-08-13 03:14:21 · answer #1 · answered by MadameZ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It happens to me and I believe it happens to most people. But I would feel pleased and motivated by someone over -valuing my abilities only if the other person is a genuine friend of mine or if I regard him to be a master in some trade(philosophically speaking) .
It shows the power of love which expresses itself in the sincere words of such true friends ,relatives and motivators of men.It would make no difference in the effect whether or not the other person knows my limitations.
Another simple reason for the satisfaction one gets from such estimations is because of human nature to receive anything wholeheartedly, that which is positive or pleasurable to the self.
2007-08-13 11:11:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok... from experience people do overestimate me too like making me leaders in group works or the reporter for bleah or etc... i know and smtyms i feel that im not gna be able to do a really good job in this, but jst the idea that i was chosen for this really uplifts me or should i say fills up my ego... dont worry bwt this, its actually good for u... its not common for people to have this... maybe u have this "look smart" thing on u. be happy u have it. it gives u the edge on things!
everywhere u go, u get the chance to prove urself even though u feel u cant do this or that... if u feel u cant do it, just think that there are people counting on u can help motivate u to do good and actually go over ur limitations!!!!
2007-08-13 10:19:19 · answer #3 · answered by Keith S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Someone once wrote: "argue for your limitations and they are yours!" The key word here is "overestimates" my capabilities. Why not stretch your "limitations"? The point I want to make is: it is one of our higher needs to be affirmed, recognized, appreciated. Humans are socialized early in life to receive sustenance from the approving gaze of our mother/caretaker.
Essentially, we know who we are by the look in our mother's eye as she beholds us. Like it or hate it, that's the way it is.
The stronger more independent of us try to break free of public opinion, but I believe few actually ever do.
Hey, if they've given you a vote of confidence - take it and run with it. And don't feel guilty about the good feeling it gives you.
2007-08-13 10:37:11 · answer #4 · answered by apples 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's human nature, everyone likes to think they are doing better than they actually are in life. And anyway you can't see 'you' from others points of view.
2007-08-13 10:14:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't ever think that you've done your best.
Then, you will never be any better.
2007-08-13 10:14:50 · answer #6 · answered by ed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because deep down your egotiscal
2007-08-13 10:13:34 · answer #7 · answered by sai 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
because you are shallow
2007-08-13 10:12:51 · answer #8 · answered by lenmac71 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋