Adult underachievement - not living up to our potential

wichitarick — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:33:38 +0000

Hi
I saved this from a former search because I was “obsessed” with an answer and a ? and a ? and an answer? The flow of information turned into. “where do they go”? gifted adults – I.E. the gifted garbage man the gifted waitress etc etc. I have an 11 yr. old in 8th grd.
I,m 47 and over the last 7,8 yrs have come to realize some of the reasons for why I have behaved certain ways all my life and my mom and gma are off the charts “gifted” folks who never even saw why, they were the way they were?
I do not like “tags” but I am the poster child for adhd, I have epilepsy,easily addicted,(15 yrs sober)just ALL the keys for this stuff ,it is funny to realize thei now.
I came here because a question is raised by kids to WHY they stay in school ? and I want to show real facts on what can happen to “gifted” adults” . thanks Rick…

Adult underachievement - not living up to our potential

Arturo — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:43:25 +0000

viriditas’ issue illuminates a painful reality for gifted individuals actualizing part or all of their potential. Painful because it involves our personal need to be connected, to be appreciated, and yet we can cleary see the distance between us and those who are important to us. It is a lonely place. A place where we feel seen but not understood. It is the place where many chose to lower their goals so that they can experiance loving and being loved—two concepts that can be difficult to achieve for the gifted individual.

Adult underachievement - not living up to our potential

viriditas — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:29:10 +0000

here’s a problem: can anyone relate?
if you have reached a certain level within your gifts, but you are frustrated by some sort of block, and feel itching to go farther, and you complain about it, but half way through your complaint people who are supposed to be your mentor are so awed by what you have already achieved that they actually congratulate you, and your complaint is as incomprehensible to them as a google map of outer space, how are you supposed to feel??? talk about being a social misfit!!!!!!
Well, I just wanted to say that even tho I haven’t watched the movie yet, so I will watch it and comment again later.

Adult underachievement - not living up to our potential

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