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Matt

Lesson from the workplace: Brimming with confidence when you have absolutely no idea what you're talking about is a weakness.

I guess the whole "confidence" thing is a sore spot for me lately. I believe that being realistic and honest has value as well. For another example of misplaced confidence, watch the American Idol tryouts. Take care,

Nathan

Forgiven

I learned through my "leadership" classes that having too much something can turn it into a weakness. So having too much confidence might be considered by some as a weakness (ie, being arrogant). Being too humble might lead some to thank that you lack in confidence, which could be a weakness as well.

I agree about Melinda though. I wouldn't have enough confidence to get up and sing and make a full out of myself.

Speaking of Melinda's humility…believe it or not, I've actually heard people (including folks I know personally as well as Simon) put her down for it! I find that disgusting. Honestly, isn't the world full enough of itself already without trying to convince a humble person that they should show more "confidence?" I guess I missed the point at which "confidence" (by which I mean conceit) became a virtue. Of course having confidence in yourself is, or can be, a good thing. But to my eyes, there is quite a bit of difference between real confidence and what mainstream culture expects of the term. Melinda obviously has confidence in herself, else she wouldn't get up there and perform like she does. She simply accepts the resulting praise with grace and humility. What's wrong with that? I think we could use a few celebrities who display such characteristics. Forgive the rant,

Nathan

I try not to watch much TV myself, but when I do I enjoy 24 (it's becoming obvious this season that the writers are out of ideas), Battlestar Galactica (missed too many episodes, so waiting for DVDs), House (passable entertainment), Veronica Mars (guilty pleasure), Red Sox baseball games, and Alabama football games (required of males native to the state…well unless you're an Auburn fan). I also have far too many books waiting to be read. Take care,

Nathan

My husband and I are AI fans, and watch the show every week. Most of our family in other cities is into also, so we chat about it. We have missed a few shows and didn’t shed tears over it. After the season is over – that is pretty much it. We don’t keep up with any of their music careers or buy their CDs. This year we feel the group is not as good as they have been in previous years. I do like Carrie Underwood’s singing but haven’t bought her music.

Our favorite for this year – Melinda Doolittle with Chris in second place. Chris isn’t as good as Melinda, but I’m placing him in second place because I like his unique style. Jordan is good, but I do not feel she is good enough to beat Melinda or Chris.

Oh, and I do watch House sometimes. I was previously a fan of the show “ER” but as I said, we just don’t watch that much TV. Stacks of books are sitting around waiting for us.