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By: Martin Proulx

Martin Proulx — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 01:17:45 +0000

You are right. Fundamentally, they are compensation mechanisms to protect the individuals sense of “self-worth”. At the other end of the spectrum, trust in others demonstrates a strong sense of security and can be a longer lasting coping mechanisms for potential weaknesses.

Thank you for your comment. I look forward to reading you blog… someday I hope!

By: Alfonso

Alfonso — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:03:56 +0000

Excellent post !!!

I think that insecurity works, in this specific context, in two layers, connected in the person, and his/her specific biography (temperament, character and circumstances)

From a corporate / work / career perspective, the person might be fearful to lose (in the short term by losing a job / opportunity), from the medium long term by hurting career goals

From a personal perspective, depending on the biography and culture, the person might have a weak baggage of virtues / competencies, that make him/her insecure

Some of the items mentioned in the list are, to a certain extent, compensation mechanisms. They compensate for the lack of inner strength, in facing external circumstances.