The Comparison Bug: Happiness as Systemic Sovereignty
In the legacy world, we operate on a “Relative Index.” We measure our success, beauty, and status against the nodes around us. This is the Renter’s Envy—a bug in the
In the legacy world, we operate on a “Relative Index.” We measure our success, beauty, and status against the nodes around us. This is the Renter’s Envy—a bug in the
In the legacy world, we allow ourselves to be “Negotiated” into paralysis. We hear the voice of the internal enemy—Resistance—whispering reasons to wait, to plan more, to seek more certainty.
In the legacy world, “Mediocrity” is often accepted as the baseline for safety. People submit work that is “good enough” to pass, operating from the premise that average effort will
People are either escapers or they are accomplishers … both lead their lives differently and get different results. How do you classify yourself?
In the legacy world, discipline is often sold as a moral virtue or a form of self-punishment. We are told to “be disciplined” to escape a present we don’t like
In the legacy world, we are taught to seek “Safety.” We look for a “Ringmaster”—a corporate structure, a steady salary, or a predictable job description—who will provide us with a
In the legacy world, “Selfishness” is a slur. It is defined as a lack of consideration for others—a narrow, defensive posture. This is the Renter’s Selfishness—a zero-sum game played by
In the legacy world, we are obsessed with “Why.” We justify our actions through layers of rationalization: money, status, impact, or systematic improvement. We are taught that an action without
In the legacy world, we are taught to be “Reactive.” We believe that if someone insults us, we must defend our “Honor.” If someone criticizes our work, we must feel