Now Fangirls, I know that this isn’t a regular villain. It’s not a specific character that you can read a comic about, or watch a television show on, it’s something I’m sure a lot of us deal with in our every day lives. I know that I have a big issue with competition, and it isn’t because I can’t take it, it’s that I dish it out.
That’s what made me want to write about this. I have a pretty big problem where I really enjoy competing, especially when I’m good at something. For example, I know I’m good at photography. I am downright cocky when it comes to taking pictures. When a girl in one of my classes brought in images of food that wasn’t super logical (frosted cupcakes that were still in the pan), I got a bit too into wanting to show her the right way to do it. I went overboard, and though I don’t believe I hurt her feelings (she is not afraid to tear into me when I deserve it, and I really respect that about her), it is a move that could really hurt someone.
And that’s my issue; I work really hard to show people up, even when we aren’t in a competitive setting, and I don’t consider their feelings until afterwards. That’s really bad. So I’m calling on you, Fangirls, to help me find ways to destroy this villain, and show it who is boss. I know that stepping back and rethinking the things I do will help, but does anyone have any specific ways to go about that?
I like to work hard, and I really like to see other people work hard at what they’re good at too. I want people to succeed, and to feel good about themselves. I want to feel good about myself and the work I do too, but I definitely don’t need to make other people’s lives more difficult in the process.
So any advice would be super helpful. Thanks Fangirls, and stay strong!
I’m a bit of a jerk sometimes, and I’m really sorry about that. Please help me not be a jerk.
