logo

Never try to appear too perfect

Judgement

It is always perilous to appear better than others, but it is even more harmful to appear to have no flaws or weaknesses. Envy breeds quiet adversaries. In order to avoid envious looks and come off as more approachable and human, it is wise to occasionally admit to flaws and demonstrate minor vices.

Your abilities and accomplishments will inspire envy. The envious will discreetly work against you. To avoid or lessen envy, disclose a flaw or weakness, underline the role of chance, or downplay your abilities. Envy is incredibly dangerous; recognise it and do not allow it to grow. This is why you should never appear to be too flawless.

Your success will excite the jealousy of those around you, and it may cause you harm if you do not see the warning signals and halt it before it becomes a destructive force.

With few exceptions, your skill, accomplishment, and public adoration will make people uncomfortable. The reason for this is that most people have an exaggerated perception of their own worth. Your achievement punctures their balloon, revealing that they are not as talented or as intelligent as they assumed. They could even be average. This creates sentiments of inferiority and envy. This is why it's critical to avoid appearing too perfect.

Here are two ways people contribute to jealousy and make themselves appear too perfect:

  • When anything wonderful happens to them, they make a big deal out of it. They take pleasure in making others feel inadequate.
  • Those with natural talent flaunt it; instead of captivating people, it makes them dislike you. It's better to downplay your remarkable characteristics by admitting a minor flaw or weakness.

Finally, you may feel envious of others who are more successful. As a result, you will respond emotionally and think less logically. Accept that others will outperform you in terms of achievements and talent, and that you will envy them to some extent. Use that feeling to motivate yourself to outperform them or achieve your own objectives.