- I get behind on projects that I planned to complete sooner.
- I feel like I’m better (skills, decisions, pretty much everything) than I actually am.
- I assume people have the best intentions even when they don’t. They can use that to manipulate me.
- I keep trying longer than I should.
- I show up late because I think I can get there faster than I can or think I can finish more before I have to leave (see #1 and #2).
- I think people love me more than they actually do.
In other words, there aren’t really any downsides. :>)