why others dont want to see you to be successful?

Philippines
July 7, 2011 12:55am CST
I was just surprised when my bestfriend told me that they cannot place anymore an item for sale inside the compound of the cooperative. And the bottomline with this, they were not formally notified. With reference to the above, I just told my bestfriend, perhaps the very reason that they have done that is because, the cooperative have seen that their products were one of those saleable thing. Aside from that, the price that they imposed on the products were quite low that is why, consumers do patronize it. Nevertheless, they are not that worried, though in reality, their sale might be affected. In connection with this, I just really dont know why others dont want to see their fellow go on progress. As there are people who still have this crab mentality. I really dont know why this people still lives in this kind and type of life.
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18 responses
• Philippines
7 Jul 11
When it comes to business the primary thing is to outdo the competition that is how you profit and make money. It may seem harsh but that is the truth out there. The best thing that your friend can do is set up her own store and post fliers where people who patronize her products can go to. If she does not have money to rent a shop she could start at home...she could put a large tarpaulin for everyone to see that the products are sold there and also she could use markers or arrows to pint people where they could buy her products.
• Philippines
7 Jul 11
A nice idea Candyfairy21. I will ask my bestfriend to order a tarpaulin wherein she can indicate all of their products.
• Philippines
7 Jul 11
Great idea candy! :)
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
7 Jul 11
That's right. They did that so that their sales will also go up. Without your friend selling her products that are cheaper, their products could shine and be sold too. That's a strategy for business.
• Philippines
7 Jul 11
Yeah, their products can be sold and shine too but the matter was, the line of product which my bestfriend is selling was foods and the line of products which the cooperative is selling was non-food, for this reason, I dont see any conflict of interest since those products are indeed different to each other.
@chiyosan (30184)
• Philippines
27 Aug 11
hmm its human nature... i guess its just what people are. sometimes even if we do not admit it ourselves, we get envious of others, we seem to just tell them we are happy for them, but deep inside there is still some form of jealousy in our hearts right... for others, for people who have gone ahead of us in life...
@MsTickle (25180)
• Australia
19 Jul 11
It's human nature. This is the sort of person to be avoided. it's best to associate with positive types because those who are negative will hold one back always. If you want to get ahead...think positive. Be happy.
• Malaysia
7 Jul 11
It is not surprising, most people are selfish lot. They jealous of other success because they lack self-esteem to compete in these fast moving world. However, don't let these obstacle let you down but just continue strive.
• Philippines
7 Jul 11
What you have posted is such a good and nice advice. I will extend your advice to my bestfriend in order for her to be more stronger.
• China
7 Jul 11
It's because jealous or something.People always want themselves to be the best,maybe cooperation can help them,but they still choose something wrong.It's not good for anyone.
• Philippines
7 Jul 11
yes, jealousy is the main problem. And i just hate what they did, it's so unjust..
@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
9 Jul 11
Well that is business. In business the word friend does not seem to take so much importance. Profit is what matters most and so they would do just about anything to restrict competitors from getting in the way. Indeed the love of money is the root of all evil. And worse even ...those who love money so much are the envious and jealous type. They will be jealous or envious with anyone whether be it a friend who overtakes.Crab mentality is a sad reality.
• Philippines
7 Jul 11
Just accept that reality my friend. Even your very own relatives would do the same thing. I happen to experience this myself and I don't know why if they feel insecure or they really do have crab mentality in them, it was really frustrating but I don't need to expect much, I just need to do what I have to do and go on with life because if I just stop, I will be the loser. So whether you are patronize or not, do not depend on it. You need to do your very best and prove to them that its not because of them that you will succeed in life.
@sheetalnr (586)
• India
9 Jul 11
The crab system works everywhere even now and that's sad. That is reality though. So there should be no reason to feel bad and one should just move on by trying to do things a little differently.
• United States
7 Jul 11
I think that the biggest reason the people do not want to see others succeed it because they are jealous. My sister always wanted to see me fell. We it comes to corporations everyone once to be the top dog. Have a Blessed Day!
• Philippines
8 Jul 11
This is very sad but true. Some people just do not like it when others succeeded while they failed especially if this happened in the same field of endeavor. This is one of those quirks of human nature where we find it difficult to face our own failures resent those who succeed. This is deeply rooted in how we view ourselves and is directly tied up to our own self esteem. People who have very low opinion of their own self worth will be greatly affected negatively by the success of others while those with a very healthy self esteem may even rejoice if those who made it are close friends or relatives of theirs. What it all really boils down to is in how you regard yourself. Do you see yourself in a positive light? If so, you will undoubtedly rejoice in the success of others. But if you see yourself as a lowly individual deprived of any chance to succeed in any endeavor, then you will feel subconsciously threatened by the success of others. So really, its your choice.
• China
7 Jul 11
it is not surpring to happen. In mordern socity, the relationship between persons becomes worse and worse. Most people are selfish and jealous espeically women. They feel unhappy if others earn more money than them. Maybe this is a "disease". Lessons cannot cure them. What a crazy world!
• United States
7 Jul 11
Because they are jealous about your success. Maybe you could consider if they truly want to be your friends or not. Thanks
• Mexico
9 Jul 11
Well we do live in a very greedy world full of comparisons. Without comparisons we would have nothing to aspire to. When someone reaches a level that we have aspired to we may think " why wasn't that me". They will fill themselves with envy towards that person and act in irrational ways. It's very sad and very true but that's the way the world works.
@dev1506 (167)
• India
7 Jul 11
the same question comes in my mind too. why does our fellow , our frnds cant accept our success, and this happens many times in our life. what I think the reason is that , they are our frnds because we have some similarities, some similar abilities and some similar disabilities, and when got know about our some success which they cant do, or where they cant reach , they may be got fear to loose us.
@nurseclare (2209)
• Philippines
7 Jul 11
Well, aside from crab mentality it's what you call " INSECURITY". And people like them will do everything just pull down their fellow men. I don't know how it feels like, when you've done bad against someone due to insecurity. I just hope the sales of your friend will not get affected and they can look fora anonther business strategies. :)
@fenshu (56)
• Indonesia
7 Jul 11
thats life. no one perfect :)
@Arnel_24 (155)
• Philippines
7 Jul 11
They are insecured, they dont want you to excel.. I don't care to the people with this kind of attitude!