I think one of the things that bugs me is that so many self-help gurus portray that "My life is perfect, and it was so easy to make it that way" aura. Then the public finds out that they have flaws, and they make excuses and wonder why the public is so interested in their flaws. Here's why: because everybody has flaws.

Everybody has demons. Everybody has problems that they're not quite sure how to fix, sometimes because there is no "fix." Everybody has qualities that they wish they could change. Everybody has made mistakes that they wish they could go back and change. And when you act like your life is perfect and that everything is easy for you because you have some amazing plan, it's a lie. And people love a good lie, especially when you portray a "I don't lie" value system.

If you just tell everyone, "Hey, I've got issues! But I'm working through them," or "Hey, I sometimes lie to make myself look better," then perhaps you wouldn't have a crowd of people pointing at you when your flaws are made public. Instead, they might just pat you on the back and say, "Oh, don't worry, it happens to everyone."

Labels: Things that Annoy Me