16 Comments to “Questions to Get Closer to You: Question 20”

1. May 22nd, 2008 at 6:17 am
   ME Liz Strauss said

   That person would tell you that no one should stand in my way when I’ve chosen my goal.

2. May 22nd, 2008 at 6:22 am
   Karin H. said

   Though one Liz.

   I could just repeat what you stated yourself (and we do see that ;-))
   or that I’m a person that will do almost everything to help out a friend - no matter the costs.

   Karin H. (Keep It Simple Sweetheart, specially in business)

3. May 22nd, 2008 at 6:52 am
   amypalko said

   I think they may tell you that, I struggle to say the word, ‘No’, when asked a favour or when presented with an opportunity. Even if it’s going to make my life busier and more hectic than it already is, I just can’t seem to help myself - I’ve agreed, often before I’ve even thought it through. I’ve begun to notice, though, that some people do know this, and they take advantage of it, so I’m going to have to start practicing saying ‘No’ to save my own sanity!

4. May 22nd, 2008 at 7:19 am
   ME Liz Strauss said

   Hi Karin!
   Of course, you perceptive ones see everything. :)

   I see your commitment to your friends too. It’s written on everything you say and do. :)

5. May 22nd, 2008 at 7:22 am
   ME Liz Strauss said

   Hi Amy,
   I finally learned how to say “no,” by finding the way to prove to myself that it was harmful to others to always say “yes.” Sometimes it’s a good thing to let them do their own work.

   I’d love to talk to you about this on skype, seriously.

6. May 22nd, 2008 at 7:58 am
   SpaceAgeSage said

   Liz, great reply to Amy. I’ve never heard it put so succinctly. Yep, saying “yes” can turn us into enablers.

   The person who knows me best says, “Despite her tough karate instructor exterior, she is very kind and very gentle.”

   Shh — don’t tell anyone, though. I can’t let anyone know I have a warm, fuzzy heart or anything (she said with a smile.)

7. May 22nd, 2008 at 8:59 am
   ME Liz Strauss said

   Hi Sage!
   I won’t tell. Promise! :)

8. May 22nd, 2008 at 9:45 pm
   kristarella said

   I don’t know what they would say. I think people see me differently to how I see myself.
   Maybe they would say that I should figure out what I want to do next year :P

9. May 23rd, 2008 at 1:46 pm
   LaurenMarie - Creative Curio said

   Once I’ve decided you are my friend, I am fiercely loyal, sometimes to a fault.

10. May 24th, 2008 at 7:21 pm
    ME Liz Strauss said

    Hi Kristarella!
    It’s hard for me to see myself too, expecially now that many folks know me online. I don’t see myself as they see me. I figure I just am who I am and I have to make sure that’s who they see. :)

11. May 24th, 2008 at 7:22 pm
    ME Liz Strauss said

    Hi Lauren Marie
    I can see that in you. Your loyalty shines through in so many ways. Gosh it’s special.

    Oh, I just realized I never answered a question you asked me. I’m going to find that email to answer it now.

12. May 24th, 2008 at 10:00 pm
    LaurenMarie - Creative Curio said

    Isn’t it funny that although we haven’t met in person many of these people we know online, we can still see traits coming through? It’s little things, a comment here, something someone else says, the way a certain answer is worded that all give us little glimpses of who the person is. Kinda neat! I think it’s pretty amazing you can see the loyalty in me and it makes me wonder about those little glimpses you’ve seen that have stood out in your head.

    You were wondering how people see you online… I see you as incredibly wise, humble, transparent, sincere, and you have a very strong desire to help and bring good into the world of everyone you come in contact with (and even those you don’t realize you touch). It is hard for you to say no, but you’ve realized you can only truly help (have what you need inside) those you commit to if you do say no to others, and that gives you the will power to say it. You enjoy making people feel special and unique and you have the HUGEST heart! I don’t see you as perfect, but I see you as wanting to grow as much as you can and share what you learn along the way with high hopes that it will help and encourage someone else. It seems, too, that you feel very privileged to be able to interact with so many, like it’s just this incredible experience that you are so thankful to be a part of. That’s the way this online friend sees you. Is it accurate?

    Have you ever heard of the Enneagram Personality Profile? I think you are a type 2, the Helper.

13. May 25th, 2008 at 5:48 am
    ME Liz Strauss said

    Hi Lauren Marie,
    Others have said I’m a Two on the ennegram as well. It sure sounds familiar to me. I just keep going and hoping to get things right as they move round the run. I do feel privileged and lucky to do what I do.

    We’ve found something special here, haven’t we?

14. May 25th, 2008 at 1:35 pm
    LaurenMarie - Creative Curio said

    Special indeed! I love it!

15. May 25th, 2008 at 3:54 pm
    ME Liz Strauss said

    Me too. Me too.

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