This tendency of keeping up with the Joneses is a result of deep conditioning from a really young age when in school one is compared to toppers, at home with cousins who are doing better and in the community to those who "made it better". It's true that deconditioning should begin soon enough because it's a long, gradual process. Let's begin by showing gratitude for this post!
Great article, Kashish. This is relatable on so many levels!
This tendency of keeping up with the Joneses is a result of deep conditioning from a really young age when in school one is compared to toppers, at home with cousins who are doing better and in the community to those who "made it better". It's true that deconditioning should begin soon enough because it's a long, gradual process. Let's begin by showing gratitude for this post!