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HOW TO OVERCOME THE BULLY’S FAVORITE WEAPON—AN OUTPOST IN YOUR MIND
I was always looking outside myself for strength and confidence, but it comes from within. It is there all the time.—ANNA FREUD
ON HER FIRST day of work, Julie’s supervisor sat her down and told her Stevie would orient her. Julie waited hours for Stevie to arrive and then sought her out.
Stevie didn’t waste any time telling Julie that she wasn’t the applicant Stevie would have hired. Hurt, Julie asked, “Why?” Stevie said in a frosty voice, “It’s obvious. You’ve only worked in a small, family-owned business and don’t have the sophistication this corporate position needs. You don’t even dress properly.”
Julie swallowed her pride, pushed her hurt aside, and told Stevie she knew ...
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