I watched a lady a few days ago saying that people who have achieved a certain level of self-mastery, or position in their job, have less patience and empathy for those who are levels down or just started their career. She explained this by the fact that those who are higher-ups went through shit, did the job, and they know if this was possible for them, it is possible for others, so they have less tolerance for self-pity. They will give you advice and expect you to follow that, but not waste time listening to how hard it is.
She also said that you can find more empathy in people who are struggling with the same problem, are on the same level, than in those who have overcome it.
So I started to think that the stronger you become, the more humble you become, because with strength, you donât see this as an achievement but an integrated part of your being.
I would bring up military people to this picture because I dated a few. If they had managed to turn pain into power, had overcome their fears and traumas, they would be less likely to understand small dramas because they had gone through huge ones. So they would have less empathy for weaknesses.
Other group PTs - and their pushing their clients to the limit attitude, because they know it is possible, so they donât babysit you, they train you. No mercy lol.
When I drove through Europe alone, first I thought, " Wow, youâre brave. But now if I drove the same distance, I would feel âeasy, normal, boringâ.
What are your thoughts? If you can look back at your past self, do you feel pity for what you went through or pride and strength? Do you have more expectations of yourself and the people around you after levelling up?
