Should I avoid feeling "superior" when nobody I know is into self-improvement and motivated as me?

BaconEggsAndSleaze · 2015-09-10T16:31:56+00:00

Law 30: Make Your Accomplishments Seem Effortless

Thinking that because you're into self improvement is going to make girls wet, will leave you disappointed.

They want a natural. Don't talk about what you are or are not doing, let them see for themselves.

rurpe · 2015-09-10T16:59:24+00:00

'There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self.' - Ernest Hemingway

secret_barber · 2015-09-10T16:09:35+00:00

Don't compare yourself to others, whether you see them as above or below you. Focus on improving yourself and let everyone else do their own thing as they see fit. At the same time, be proud of your own success.

Johnny10toes · 2015-09-10T16:13:54+00:00

Before TRP I'd say that I'm not better than anyone else and they are not better than me. After TRP it's still the same. In terms of stoicism they are not under your control so you shouldn't spend time wondering why they don't rise out of their self inflicted drudgery of a life.

Success isn't measured by what society tells you success is. That's just one way to look at it. People who lived happy lives are successful. Some of the people you describe are blissfully unaware they could be better off.

revengeofthecrazy · 2015-09-10T16:21:17+00:00

People who are constantly working on themselves are rare, not sure how healthy it is in the long term to think you're better than everyone else. That said.. you ARE better than most people and this mindset can further fuel your journey. Having a big ego doesn't have a big downside if you don't become an arrogant know-it-all who can't back up what he's talking about. You know what I mean, you don't have to talk about it.

Young women certainly forgive male arrogance quickly. They may shit test you for it, but when you plow through, it transforms into respect because they see it as strength.

I know a narcissist (psychological condition) who constantly brags about himself and who constantly talks about how handsome and amazing he is (his condition doesn't allow him to question this belief). It's amazing because he's not handsome at all. But interestingly his girlfriends don't mind or call him arrogant.

Title	Should I avoid feeling "superior" when nobody I know is into self-improvement and motivated as me?
Author	Myrpl
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Date	September 10, 2015 3:55 PM UTC (10 years ago)
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