We’ve been hearing it for years now, the next generation is self-absorbed.
Correction: All generations are becoming more self-absorbed.
The latest issue of Newsweek has a cover story about “The ‘Me, Me, Me’ Wedding” about how America is exporting its bridezilla culture.
You don’t have to hear it from me – people are more self-absorbed than ever. It makes life tough for anyone on the other end of such behavior.
Two things.
One, no need to suffer from people who are not interested in you. The antidote is to show interest in them. It’s good human relations and the person who can practice effective human relations with others is still happier, more promotable, and a cherished friend.
Two, it is not necessary to compete with others for attention. When we become comfortable in our own shoes, we are less vulnerable to the attention grabbing techniques of self-absorbed people and more content.
“I recognize that I have the ability to be selfish, but I also recognize that you can’t be happy if you only care about yourself at the expense of other people” – Russell Brand
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