Let’s Stop Flinging Poo, Shall We?

There was recently a post wondering how and why people feel entitled. The comment had to do with entitlement across gender lines, but it could be equally applied across racial lines. Once you see that it isn’t about race or gender, you can ask what it IS about.

Lack of empathy. Fear. Flawed theory of mind. Lack of maturity.

Here are some attitudes and values that underly this behavior:

“The world revolves around me/my tribe.”

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Steven Barnes is a NY Times bestselling author, ecstatic husband and father, and holder of black belts in three martial arts. www.lifewritingpodcast.com.

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Steven Barnes

Steven Barnes is a NY Times bestselling author, ecstatic husband and father, and holder of black belts in three martial arts. www.lifewritingpodcast.com.