EPISODE · Nov 13, 2021 · 32 MIN
3. Tall poppy syndrome and celebrating success
from Accidentally Adulting · host Kath and Erin
In today's episode, we deep dive into why it is so hard to celebrate your own and other peoples successes. That's right, we are talking about Tall Poppy Syndrome *groan*. We've all done it, and we've all had it done to us - but why do we do it and where the fu#k is it coming from? Tune it to hear Erin butcher some Greek names, find out how crabs are like poppies, and learn why you're most likely to experience Tall Poppy Syndrome within your peer groups. And because we love to have those confronting conversations, we'll give you some tips and tricks to use if you are being subjected to Tall Poppy Syndrome, and what to do when you are being the party pooper. So join us in calling ourselves and each other out on this outdated cultural phenomenon, because WTFISY from celebrating success?
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In today's episode, we deep dive into why it is so hard to celebrate your own and other peoples successes. That's right, we are talking about Tall Poppy Syndrome *groan*. We've all done it, and we've all had it done to us - but why do we do it and where the fu#k is it coming from? Tune it to hear Erin butcher some Greek names, find out how crabs are like poppies, and learn why you're most likely to experience Tall Poppy Syndrome within your peer groups. And because we love to have those confronting conversations, we'll give you some tips and tricks to use if you are being subjected to Tall Poppy Syndrome, and what to do when you are being the party pooper. So join us in calling ourselves and each other out on this outdated cultural phenomenon, because WTFISY from celebrating success?
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