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7 - Status and Recognition
Challenge:
To gain recognition and high status To recognize and avoid flawed status To be independent of the opinions of others
Range:
STAGE 1 to 5
- Irritation by low status
possible - Natural high status
STAGE 1 to 14
Recognition is a major motivation in human life. We take positive recognition - high or increasing status - as confirmation that our way of life is right. Low status or lack of recognition on the other hand often triggers enormous efforts to correct this situation.
Two main approaches lead to higher status. One is worth going, the other one isn't.
How NOT To Reach Status All direct attempts to reach high status are flawed. Artificial applause, deception, pressurizing or bribing for the purpose of getting honored etc. generally produces the exact opposite effect.
