Intimidation is something that emanates from within. Regardless of the external pressures one faces, the only way they can affect you is to allow them inside.
I worked with a gentleman who was awesome. It was a fabulous learning experience and he was one to push you out of your comfort zone and into another stratosphere. If, however, you faltered or made a small mistake, it could prove fatal. It was like swimming with sharks--bump up against the coral and you are done for.
I moved out of that job and my friend took over. She thought she could handle it, and I knew she could, but I also knew that the position was no place for overconfidence. Now, she is nervous. He is in her head and controlling it. She bumped up against the coral and drew blood.
I am hoping that there is some agent in the water that will coagulate her blood so she can get out of the water before he realizes she is injured.
Moral of the story: do your best and take risks, but keep people out of your head, and be careful while swimming with sharks.
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