A brief YouTube #shorts monologue by TJ Walker arguing that concern for social status is hardwired in humans as a survival mechanism. He encourages viewers to identify non-material qualities (knowledge, compassion, kindness, insights) they want to be respected for and to cultivate them, closing with a call to follow the 'TJ Walker habit.'
You probably think, I don't care about status. You're above that. Well, you might not care about status in the sense of people saying, wow, look at the designer clothes you're wearing, or how fancy your car is. But as human beings, as mammals, we are hardwired to care about status. Status is a part of survival, so give thought to what it is you want other people to respect in you. Doesn't have to be anything to do with wealth or possessions. Could be about your knowledge, your insights, your compassion, your kindness. Figure out what it is and do more of it. We could all use more status. Please follow the TJ Walker habit.
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