You’d think I had the ability to burst forth with earthshaking insights about who they really are. You’d think I’d glide through parties as a brilliant Illuminator, leaving all those Diminishers feeling inferior and ashamed. But if I were to honestly assess how much I’ve mastered the skills I’ve described in this book, I would have to say: A lot of progress has been made, but there’s still a lot of work yet to be done.