Jim is concerned about his future, so he visits a psychic who tells him: "You are a person who can succeed in life. You have many talents that could be developed-ones that could bring you great prosperity. Sometimes you're afraid of taking risks, but you can spot a good opportunity when you see one." Jim leaves the psychic's office convinced that he has what it takes to be a success in life. The psychic's message:

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The psychic's message is an example of a "Barnum statement" which is a general statement that could apply to many people and is often used by psychics to give an impression of precision or specificity. The statement is vague enough to be interpreted in various ways by different people, making it seem accurate to everyone.

Jim Is Concerned About His Future, So He Visits a Psychic