What Makes People Feel Bad

You talk to two of your high school peeps.

• Richie is a big-time investment manager who's raking in millions.
• Cleeto still lives in his mom's basement.

Who makes you feel happier?

Ask yourself this mofro:

• Why do people hate celebrities?
• Why do people hate rich people?

Status. Status. Status.

• 'I hate Britney so I can lower her status, and in effect, increase my status.'

If Richie goes on about his $$$, he sucks more than an two-headed ostrich juiced-up on Hennessy at a farm convention for overweight bears who sleep with their mommas .

But, if you talk to Cleeto, he makes you feel happier because:

• 'Cleeto makes me feel happy because he increases my status.'

How do you make people feel better?

• Avoid talking about your accomplishments.
• Highlight your mistakes/your-bad-qualities/your-suckiness.
• Increase the person's status by highlighting their accomplishments.

You'll make people feel better, and attract more friends.

Elevate people.

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