People Are Insecure I Robert Greene

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[terrifictomm]

In my teens, twenties, and thirties I was always worried about what people thought about me.

In my forties and fifties I gave up caring what people thought about me.

I'm in my sixties now and I've realized... No one was thinking about ME at all. They were thinking about themselves.

Everybody is always thinking about themselves.

[OptimusPrime]

This is true! When people being toxic to you that means you are stirring their insecurities.

[maymadison]

Kinda knew this already with university professors and post-grad students. Once they feel you're writing better than them or laying out more interesting and newer ideas they start hating your guts and instead of encouraging you they level up their vicious criticism and evaluation. Not all but most are like this

[chrism]

You realize that everyone has there own personal insecurities specific to their own life experience. To constantly gauge how you might be upsetting someone is an impossible task, and if you do live like that you will sacrifice yourself in the process worrying about minor nuances

[gonnahavemesomefun]

I’ve been feeding my boss’ ego and avoiding their insecurities for years, I must be some kinda genius. If I am pleased about something I’ve done, I tell my boss it’s thanks to them. Boom.

[focusedallday]

You know you have an ego problem when your ego/pride is more important than the truth. Stay Focused!

[daniellebecker]

I wish I had heard information like this when I was a teenager ( which predated social media, cell phones, internet etc). I was always so afraid of everyone because I truly believed everyone but me had it together. I believed I was alone in my thoughts and feelings, this info would have helped tremendously! Hoping it helps someone now ❤️

[RojitaCali]

Oh my god this is so true. Especially sad when you’re kind, not doing anything, just minding your own business, and they lash out at you for no reason.

[exposinghiddentruth]

That's true; Most people don't think the leader has insecures.

Authority figures are not God. They are not perfect.

But they do have a responsibility to not abuse people.

[guitaristbeginner]

To Me: Be true to yourself. act normal, talk normal. Always use Your common sense. Be honest to yourself. not all people will like you. You don't need an attention from others, but always pay attention to yourself. You don't need to be perfect. Don't compare yourself with others coz everyone is unique. Be human.

[johnjingle]

I was told at an early age that it isn't your job to be a friend to someone in the workplace, do what you were hired to do. If you are the boss that goes double. Be kind, be fare, but be firm.

[lowcountrygirl]

I believe that there can be a very fine line between being kind, considerate, and mindful of others feelings, and ego, and becoming a people pleaser. As a believer and follower of the Lord Jesus, one of the most important principles Christ taught was to please God, be true to self, the truth, and not be ruled by pleasing man. This was a serious issue for me and can lead to boundary issues. Learning to say "no " is difficult for a great many number of people.

[Anonymous-pkbk]

Best thing I’ve learned is to let sh*t go and don’t take things personally because of people and their “insecurities! plus we are all Flawed inside in some way. so better just to keep it moving and try not to become bitter!the older you get as you see the “darker side of people and “human psychology 👏

[xpicklepie]

Some people have made a great career out of merely laughing at the boss's dumb jokes. It's the only skill they have, and often-times pays much better than doing actual work.

[sheddinglightspreadingligh]

Yes, we all have insecurities, but we are not all insecure. The difference is that confident people can live life without CONSTANTLY projecting their insecurities onto others. Insecure people seem to constantly lash out, and are often demeaning and degrading others to make themselves feel better, hightlighting other people's mistakes to keep the spotlight off of theirs. An insecure friend will throw you under the bus for validation and attention, etc.

[susanmcdonnell]

Ignore other people's & their worries & get on with your own life.

[Redeemed.salvation]

I agree. Because of their insecurities you can't perform better than them or know more because it creates a problem for you.
Crazy how that is that way

[Godblessed]

“Always be aware in life….” I have enough going on without worrying about other peoples insecurities. It might help to know this in a moment of annoyance or conflict- but I’m not going to start looking at everyone as if I have a responsibility not to “stir up” THEIR insecurities. Not my circus, not my monkey. That’s on them. You can never prevent another person from faulty thinking or perceptions- if you try, YOU end up people pleasing and having all kinds of issues yourself. Ignore their antics and move on somehow

[jkuh]

Always having a kind word to extend others has done me well in my life. It’s helped me build great relationships with people in higher positions than me and it’s helped me advance a lot in my career. Pro tip: the best compliment you can give someone is to ask them for advice on your forward progression. It isn’t an overt way to compliment them, but they’ll take it as such and think positively about you.

[mohsinshahbaz]

this man is legend, he has all my respect