Words of wisdom from Dr Phil’s Dad

Feb 18, 2008 at 1:19 AM
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‘You wouldn’t worry so much about what someone else is thinking about you if you knew how seldom they do.’—Dr Joe McGraw, father of Dr Phil McGraw

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Though I don't really care what they think about me! ;-)

I always wondered where Dr Phil got his horse sense. I used to care when I was in my 20s. Now I’m too busy to!

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I'm more concerned about myown thoughts.

I bet!

Well, he is wise to remember the words, but I don't believe it's his original thought. That quote has been around quite a while, and is widely attributed to an Olin Miller.

You probably wouldn't worry about what people think of you if you could know how seldome they do."

I say that to my depressed/paranoid schizophrenic clients all the time....

Thank you, M—I stand corrected. I kind of figured it was older than the McGraws, but didn’t really know who the source might have been. Linda-Joy: it’s darned good advice, whomever said it!

It's quite useful when one particular client starts saying: "That lady gave me a funny look." To be honest the lady probably did - as my client is a bit of a scruff. But I just say: "Ah she's probably had a tough morning - fight with her husband or lost her job or something. Most likely not thinking about you!"

Words of wisdom from Dr Phil’s Dad

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