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c/autisticandadhd · by Agamemnon@lemmy.world · 3y

Coping strategy against gaslighting, gatekeeping and general lack of confidence

I know it's hyperbole, but reading that was actually more inspiring than anything ever said to me by a neurotypical trying to motivate me.

I'll add another quip:

"Watch me swindle my way up an IT-career using nothing but my brain, a search engine and the power of spite."

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RagingNerdoholic@lemmy.ca · 10 pts · 3y

"Watch me swindle my way up an IT-career using nothing but my brain, a search engine and the power of spite."

I felt this in my soul. I work in IT and I can describe my job 3/4 of the time as "professional googler."

Droggelbecher@lemmy.world · 7 pts · 3y

I have been internally calling myself a trickster goddess for this

Kiko@lemmy.ml · 4 pts · 3y

I want to frame this and put it on my wall. It’s a tad weird how well this works for me.

HankMardukas@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 3y

Okay, what's the downside here?

Cypher@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 3y
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erogenouswarzone@lemmy.ml · 1 pts · 3y (2 replies)

Everyone in these comments who can relate. Read the book called The Like Switch: https://www.amazon.com/Like-Switch-Influencing-Attracting-Winning/dp/1476754489

It will change your life. It teaches you how to attract people - friends, more-than-friends; while explaining how social interaction works.

Agamemnon@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 3y (1 reply)

I wasn't planning to habitually manipulate people and becoming an actual conman. /j

erogenouswarzone@lemmy.ml · 1 pts · 2y

I don't think that's the point of the book, but sure it can be used like that if you're a psycho with no empathy for others, but then again, most things are like that.