As kids we were all bullied about things we had no control over so, generally, we all want to be liked despite who we are.
- The smartest person in the room isn’t trying to show off how smart they are, they’re trying to be liked despite the fact that they’re smart.
- The most attractive person in the room isn’t trying to show off how attractive they are, they’re trying to be liked despite the fact that they’re attractive.
- The richest person in the room isn’t trying to show off how rich they are, they’re trying to be liked despite the fact that they’re rich.
So, you know, don’t trust show-offs. Trust the inner child.