A person’s level often has a lot to do with their cultivation and knowledge.
There’s no distinction of high or low in people, but as the saying goes: “Appreciation of a person starts with appearance, respects talent, matches personality, lasts with kindness, and is loyal to character.”
In the end, a person’s level is actually closely related to their character. In real life, people with lower levels tend to enjoy showing off certain things, which ends up making others uncomfortable.
I once had a colleague at work who just graduated from college. On his first day at the company, he was very enthusiastic and humble, asking us various questions and seeking advice. Initially, our impression of this young man was quite good.
Because for a fresh college graduate, being able to conduct oneself like that was already commendable. But as we interacted with him over the next month, we noticed that he drove to and from work every day.
I saw it happen more than once, and the car he drove was not low-end. It seemed a bit mismatched for someone just out of college. Subsequently, some colleagues gossiped behind his back, saying that with such a good family background, he must be a rich second-generation or someone out to experience life.
At that time, people’s opinions of him changed. When everyone in the company was gossiping, one day someone casually mentioned that the nice car he drove was actually rented.
After everyone found out about this, their perception of him also changed. Many people started gossiping behind his back, saying: “So vain, driving such a nice car to work, just to show off, right? Young people nowadays care too much about face and suffer for it.”
After that, many colleagues avoided him and intentionally kept their distance. He was also troubled by the situation.
To measure a person’s quality, it doesn’t solely depend on money. Sometimes, one’s attitude towards things can reflect their cultivation.
In real life, it’s not that such behavior is unacceptable, but rather, we should only do what we are capable of. We shouldn’t burden ourselves with unnecessary things or suffer needlessly for the sake of pride. A truly cultured person doesn’t need fancy packaging to hide their ignorance.
People with Low Levels Love to Flaunt Wealth
Wealth is a symbol of a person’s status, but it can’t entirely replace a person’s level and cultivation. The more capable and cultured a person is, the less they need to show off their assets to others.
On the contrary, people with lower levels often seek validation from others because deep down, they lack a sense of security. The less someone has, the more they tend to show off.
How much wealth a person has, or how good their life is, is irrelevant to others. Therefore, there’s no need to flaunt anything deliberately. Wealth doesn’t represent a person’s level; it only indicates their level of effort. Those who love to flaunt their wealth often leave others with a low-level impression.
People with Low Levels Love to Flaunt Achievements
Some people become complacent as soon as they achieve something, enjoying boasting about it to everyone. Such individuals usually don’t achieve much because being around them can dampen your motivation. People who love to show off are generally selfish and don’t consider others’ feelings, always putting themselves first.
Undoubtedly, a capable person can earn respect and admiration anywhere they go. However, those who excessively flaunt themselves will eventually be met with resistance from others. People with high levels don’t rush to prove anything to others.
Instead, they maintain a composed demeanor, not getting too pleased with compliments or overly dejected by failures. Truly capable individuals can sustain a positive mindset and aren’t defeated by others’ opinions.
People who boast about their achievements tend to be easily satisfied. They exaggerate even the smallest accomplishments. While achieving something is undoubtedly satisfying for everyone, exaggerating it will only backfire.
People with Low Levels Love to Flaunt Status
In real life, everyone interacts with different people, so social status and levels vary. However, truly outstanding individuals don’t believe in distinctions of high or low in status because they respect others and themselves.
Sometimes a person’s knowledge and quality don’t necessarily correlate. In any situation, those who love to flaunt are generally severely lacking in self-confidence. Due to this lack of confidence, they rush to show off themselves to others, displaying every bit of their life.
Being modest in character and ambitious in actions is a principle we should understand. In real life, it’s essential to be modest, humble, and eager to learn. There’s no need to rush to flaunt or prove anything to others. Inner fulfillment and richness are what truly matter.
Let’s all strive to be modest individuals with substance. Our success or failure doesn’t need validation from others, and certainly doesn’t require flaunting. Being down-to-earth is the first step towards success.