Why does society try to bring you down, when you try to rise up?

MattyAnon · 2016-01-05T08:46:23+00:00

idgaf- · 2016-01-05T06:00:12+00:00

They are just trying to make themselves feel better for not trying as hard.

See it as a gift. Why does the iron try to weigh you down, when you're trying to lift it? When they test your resolve, your resolve becomes stronger.

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TheGillos · 2016-01-05T07:04:50+00:00

Why do you dress like that?

It looks good and it's how I feel comfortable. (Who can argue with that?)

You workout?

Yes, I mostly do it so I can have good energy levels. (Nothing cocky here, just doing it for energy, like drinking coffee)

Why are you eating a salad?

It's what I'm used to, it isn't bland at all, I mean check out these olives, feta and lemon zest. (They will recognize the olives and feta from the pizza they gorge on)

You work too much, enjoy life!

Some people work to live, some live to work. I guess I'm just a worker.

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Notice how all these responses are low key, nonjudgmental, and make everything you do seem laid back and effortless.

let_terror_reign · 2016-01-05T06:08:25+00:00

Don't tell them, people don't like feeling inferior - which they will next to someone who's working hard. They'd prefer the status quo.
Do you, don't brag, don't boast, if you want to hang out with them keep up the friendshsips though.

wehadtosaydickety · 2016-01-05T12:56:19+00:00

Some of it is innocent shit testing, you seem like a very disciplined guy so people will test it. It's the easiest thing to tease you about.

If you put all the great stuff you're doing in people's faces in can feel boastful. When I started lifting I wanted to talk about it a lot because it was a new hobby, but I had to stop around people who didn't work out. I know the feeling of being in the opposite side of that conversation.

Mostly though be a man and dngaf.

adr007 · 2016-01-05T14:13:39+00:00

They resent you getting ahead in life.

daddymonsterpoodle · 2016-01-05T09:11:47+00:00

It is just another shit test.

redthrowawaypill · 2016-01-05T09:44:51+00:00

Don't go around and tell people stuff that will make them look bad compared to you

JeanValjean197o · 2016-01-05T14:09:01+00:00

Because success is a zero sum game. If someone wins then others must lose.

Those people who are most against things like increased minimum wage or just fair wages in general are worried that if other people are paid fairly that they will rise above them. They fear they will lose if others win.

zhu_ · 2016-01-05T07:04:00+00:00

Don't tell anyone. Just do what you do.

If they complain about your dressing, just say you grew out of tshirts. But that you still miss tshirts.

Title	Why does society try to bring you down, when you try to rise up?
Author	dont_be_your_best
Upvotes	11
Comments	25
Date	January 5, 2016 5:38 AM UTC (10 years ago)
Subreddit	Posted in /r/askTRP
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