Pygmalion Important Quotes

[A]lthough I well know how hard it is for a man of genius with a seriously underrated subject to maintain serene and kindly relations with the men who underrate it, and who keep all the best places for less important subjects which they profess without originality and sometimes without much capacity for them, still, if he overwhelms them with wrath and disdain, he cannot expect them to heap honors on him.

In the field of psychology, the Pygmalion effect24 is the name for the concept of how high expectations from those around us lead to better performance, and low expectations lead to the opposite, becoming a self-fulfilling prophecy. Surrounding yourself with people who support you is very important. There are many methods of support. Some people support by loving protectively and fiercely. Some people support by reminding you of your worth. Some people support by being available to play Fortnite and drink whiskey. Seek out folks who act without jealousy, and make sure you support them too.