People near

Why are people close to you?

To not want you well?

"Crab Bucket Theory" (Crab Bucket Theory) 🦀

What is the crab tank theory?

Like many crabs in a tank

When a crab tries to climb out,

Other crabs will use their claws to pull back down.

In real life...

Some people near

Probably didn't applaud your success.

But instead, try to hold you back from making progress.

Why would he do that?

• Fear and insecurity

Your success made him afraid of being left behind.

Or reflect their own failures.

• Wrong good intentions

He's afraid you've changed. Afraid you've failed.

So pull you in the "safe zone" with debilitating words.

• Attachment to the original condition

Humans are afraid of change.

So I want you to be the same, not grow beyond him.

How to cope and climb out of the crab tank

• Build mind armor

The negative saying is, "His fear" is not your truth.

• Set boundaries clearly

Not to cut anyone off, but not to tell everyone their dreams.

• Choose to be with people who promote

People who are glad of your success will not pull you down.

• Believe in yourself

You don't need anyone's permission... to grow up.

End Thoughts

The climb out of the crab tank.

Not leaving anyone behind.

But is to show that

"Humans can go further than they think."

And one day...

You might come back and reach out to someone else.

With understanding, not anger. 🦀✨