> I know some of you will say “Just ignore the status game altogether,” but this is easier said than done. Like many other animals, we are biologically wired to respond to status. Ignorance is not the way out.
> The way out is building a solid foundation of status in multiple things. It’s about becoming diversified in your life, not just your portfolio.
You don't have to pursue status. You can be aware of your innate desire to pursue status and then avoid doing it as much as possible.
Or better yet, don't let social status affect your mental status. I believe contentness and acceptance is the better path.
I feel this article was specifically written for people that care about their social status. It can be healthy to be somewhat competitive, but unhealthy when it becomes obsession.
The author also fails to recognize the people who fail trying to reach this 'status' objective. What happens then? Try to find a new status to conquer? Why? Where does it end? Tonya Harding?
> The way out is building a solid foundation of status in multiple things. It’s about becoming diversified in your life, not just your portfolio.
You don't have to pursue status. You can be aware of your innate desire to pursue status and then avoid doing it as much as possible.