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Imitation Might Be Flattery, But It Is A Red Flag For These Things
Imitation might be flattery, but in the middle of a meeting it’s just weird. It’s awkward at best to follow someone around like a puppy. To feed off their every move and use that as a trajectory for our actions. While we think we are gaining prominence we are quickly losing favor with everyone in sight of us. The longer the charade lasts the more credibility we lose and the less chance there is of anyone discovering our true potential.
Imitation degrades the soul and is a pitiful attempt at achieving something that we aren’t willing to pay the price for. Those we want to be like did pay a price and we have no hope of becoming like them if we aren’t willing to pay our dues.
Imitation is lazy and superficial. It is easier to watch someone and replicate their steps than do the work required to become what they are. It is a superficial response to the question, “How can I be like that?” If you think success comes from external characteristics you have a limited view of the goal . You want success to be external because that is easier to fake. It doesn’t require the amount of time and work necessary to develop as a whole person and achieve success out of the depths of understanding, knowledge, character, and integrity.
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery that…
