Comments on: Brazen Careerist book: The latest reviews and my new web site http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/05/24/brazen-careerist-book-the-latest-reviews/ Advice at the intersection of work and life Sat, 11 Oct 2008 22:14:10 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: tamar http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/05/24/brazen-careerist-book-the-latest-reviews/#comment-76141 tamar Fri, 25 May 2007 01:27:27 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/05/24/brazen-careerist-book-the-latest-reviews/#comment-76141 What is it like to be getting all these (well earned, deserved) accolades? Do you find you need to work to accept this wonderful genuine praise? How do you manage fame and fortune while keeping the common touch — not getting silly, uppity, or carried away with toxic notions about self or others? I sometimes battle the urge to push away thoughtful, kind, and generous comments and feedback on my work or contributions. It's from this place that I asked these questions. Thnx from yer pal in Atlanta and Tel Aviv * * * *  * <em>Hi, Tamar. I really appreciate the reviews. They make me happy. Taking a look at the comments on Yahoo, or cleaning up the dining room floor after dinner with the kids keeps things in perspective :)</em><em>Penelope </I> </em> What is it like to be getting all these (well earned, deserved) accolades? Do you find you need to work to accept this wonderful genuine praise? How do you manage fame and fortune while keeping the common touch — not getting silly, uppity, or carried away with toxic notions about self or others?

I sometimes battle the urge to push away thoughtful, kind, and generous comments and feedback on my work or contributions. It's from this place that I asked these questions.

Thnx from yer pal in Atlanta and Tel Aviv

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Hi, Tamar. I really appreciate the reviews. They make me happy. Taking a look at the comments on Yahoo, or cleaning up the dining room floor after dinner with the kids keeps things in perspective :)Penelope

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