No doubt everyone is feeling the effects of over indulging from the last few days, but also, hopefully, of being loved and cared about. The last couple of days have definitely filled up my tank of hopefulness and joy, but as I have had more time than usual to ponder on life’s events, I felt the need to reblog on my idea of there being such as thing as ‘passive competitive behaviour’…
I’ve recently become ‘fairly certain’ that there are more Passive Competitive people than I ever imagined, and that it is a real behaviour or psychological condition. It is also a term I am in the process of Trademarking, and now believe it deserves more attention. I’m attempting to write a short piece, known as a ‘Hot topic’ in academic journals on ethics and dementia, and this term will will now feature in this article. Perhaps it is also a sign of the very real existence of the Tall Poppy Syndrome, which is also a serious form of bullying?
Well done for identifying this. It certainly is not needed anywhere that involves dementia.
Sadly, I suspect this (and jealousy) is exactly what has caused the vitriolic and malicious defamation in the last few weeks…
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Thank you Kate for introducing this interesting concept. Maybe it is not all negative; I mean if people need to compete (e.g. elections for public office) then perhaps this is a civilised way to go about it? Or have I misunderstood? Anyway, I look forward to seeing how you develop this idea.
It’s when the PC behaviour becomes mean or malicious that it becomes a real problem…
It’s definitely a ‘thing’. Remarkably funny witnessing two people afflicted with PC having a discussion… A bragfest really, but subtle in trying to hide it. Xx ________________________________________
Funny to watch, not quite so funny when you are on the receiving end of it… xox
I’m really intrigued and can’t wait to read what you’ve written!! Your mental analysis of things “as they are” is thoroughly incredible!! Congratulations !!
Happy New Year, and I will be sure to add this article, if I ever get to writing it. At the pace I’ve been going the last 10 days, that might be the next millennium!! haha
Happy Holidays Kate! Thanks for sharing this article…Seems I’ve been dealing with this in my home for the past eight days! I’ll be glad when the visit is over and I can return to MY space. Ahhhhh! Be well and stay sweet…Much love, VK ❤
Happy New Year to you VK… and sending much love and a trillion bright stars to brighten your days xox
A trillion stars! I’ll need sun glasses! hugs to you and all the best in 2017…VK
“The last couple of days have definitely filled up my tank of hopefulness and joy,” Yay ❤
The tank is still a bit leaky, but there are enough around me to keep plugging up the holes! Thats for being one of them xox
Really interesting thoughts Kate! I suspect this concept plays out not only in individuals but also groups and agencies!
I’m almost sure of it Megan, and have talked to many within organisations who say it is alive and well!