Self-defense

…..they were all saying essentially the same thing; she just knew how to communicate the information in a better way.  She felt no need to apologize for this state of affairs either.  After all, she willingly deferred to others in areas where she knew she was not strong or gifted.  Others should do the same in return.  Pretending you are well-versed in areas you are weak is just a sham; nothing of benefit stems from such a dynamic.  Rather, cream always rises to the top of the vessel and dross settles to the bottom.  Of note, this is not meant as a general statement or an indictment.  It only means that in areas where one is wanting you should graciously defer to others who are obviously more talented than yourself.  Conversely, in those subject matters where you possess transparent proclivities, others should automatically defer to your judgment as well.  Without hesitation or question, too.  You intuitively know what those skilled areas are by now; as an adult, you don’t need to be educated about your own strengths by others.  And if someone less talented than yourself in a certain realm tries to invade your territory—attempts to usurp your personal domain, in other words—feel free to simply tell them to go “Fuck off, you bottom-feeding faker!!!”  Rigorously protect your own areas of expertise, and then don’t feel threatened or put off when others rightfully defend theirs…..