Most people today drink, smoke, eat junk food and invest in excessive amounts of mind numbing screen time simply because they’re afraid to become better than average. Inside the mind, safety and security is always connected emotionally to fitting in with the herd. There’s safety in numbers and group connection equates to increased chances of safety and survival. Currently the herd is extremely mediocre, so the psyche understands in a millisecond that the easiest way to keep fitting in and to never offend the collective, is to also be mediocre.
Today most people self sabotage and constantly down grade their aspirations and innate creativity, so they can acquire safety within the group. Unfortunately that “group” continually lowers the bar regarding their own aspirations and achievements year after year. Making $50,000 more per year means you’re outside the herd. Being healthy means you’re outside the herd. Having a successful marriage means you’re outside the herd. Not drinking or eating junk food means you’re outside the herd. Planning for a better future means you’re outside the herd. Thinking and not “repeating” means you’re outside the herd. Acting like a true adult in your adult years means you’re outside the herd. If you told a large group of people that they’re under achieving and failing purposely in order develop stronger emotional bonds with the dysfunctional herd, THEY WOULDN’T BELIEVE YOU………..but that’s what the science has already proven concretely long ago.
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