From the day we’re born, we get taught to act in society’s best interests.
At times, such mode of behavior isn’t the most beneficial to the person, but it’s profitable on average.
By acting in society’s best interests, I mean being a typical normal person with average interests and habits and whatnot. On the other hand, Machiavellian people who know who to suck up to and who to ditch end up winning big time.
It’s not easy to be Dark Triad, neither on capacities nor on most people’s moral systems.
Hence why almost everyone settles on living their life in a pro-social model. Being society’s good boy/girl.
However, the truth is a little skewed.
The return you get from your society-focused charity work isn’t equal among everyone. You get rewarded based on your perceived status within the society.
If everyone is behaving the same way, then it’s no longer a factor that can help improve a person’s chances at winning.
This is how above-average but mediocre people end up winning all the time, getting great jobs and building families. A winning cluster strategy, and almost effortless.
Convince everyone that they should fit in, and with that, they lose all advantages that atypical behavior might bring them. As a result, other arbitrary factors such as looks and perceived status make the difference, instead of character and actions.
So, do whatever you want. Experiment, and you’ll often find that doing things your way is better than the conventional way, although it might be in your best interests to hide your new abilities, for such talent will bring you envy and schemes.
Rec Reading: The Prince
Blurb:
I’m still stumbling on my path, but bit by bit, I’m better. I’m improving, and as steady as I can, I will get where I want. Escapism is no longer a pressing priority, nor as fun as it was before.
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