Status seeking often guises as a selfless helper.
“I know what to do, so I’ll do it. You’re free from it.”
Status seekers also look to get in front of the largest group they can. They want to be the ones with their name on it. The interactions are manufactured, and they have a rich tool box of tactics to give themselves the edge.
Alas, there’s another edge to be on. The edge of generosity.
Instead of breaking hearts, and motivations and the magic of the work someone is putting themselves out there to do, it could a moment to extend generosity.
Heartfillers, we can call them, are the ones who take the extra moment to empathize. They know everyone is trying to put the best versions of themselves forward. They know the magic happens in the moments with the fewest spectators.
To continue, they’re not the ones who need to force-solve a problem. They extend a hand more than they jump in. They say “I feel” more than they say “I think” or “I know.”
And most important of all, a heartfiller makes you feel good.
Stay Positive & Along With Ego, Check Status At The Door
Also, give Seth Godin’s Akimbo podcast a listen. It’s magic.
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