Why Being an Ass Usually Works

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Yeah, I know... After the title you probably think "what the hell?", but it really is something I have come across with a lot.

Why Being an Ass Usually Works

Being an ass works in life

Have you ever noticed most of the rich people are not the most warmhearted persons? I do not personally think they are poisoned by their money, not everyone. Some of them are just cold and unpleasant.

"What are you trying to say?"

This does not include all rich people and I do not declare that all cold and intolerable people would be rich. No. They just have the qualities, that make it easier for them to not fall into despair and easier to climb up.

Why Being an Ass Usually Works

Definition of being an ass:

Doing rotten things to others...just because you can. (See this)

Why Being an Ass Usually Works

The handy qualities of being a jerk

They really just focus on themselves, in its very primary meaning. This is of course a good quality if you aim high in life. Less empathy, less people to focus on. This allows the assholes to talk openly about what they think, sometimes honestly and sometimes not- just to get something in their way. In other words, they are willing to hurt other people if it helps themselves further in life.

Why Being an Ass Usually Works

Basically, assholes make more money. Often, a lot more money.

Now, it’s easy to lament that this is just more evidence of how fucked up the world is, and how the meanest and cruelest in our society are always the ones who get ahead - Mark Manson


I was researching for this subject on the internet and found an interesting article about it. Mark Manson writes that he thinks being an asshole is really valuable and does not mean the person is bad just because they act mean. He also claims that we need a fair share of assholes in this world. (See this)

Maybe, but I do not agree that a person behaving like an ass is not a bad person. Because if I have understood the concept of being a bad person right, this is exactly what it is.

Why Being an Ass Usually Works

Manson also writes that he thinks it would help many people to have the courage to act like an ass. In terms of business I can understand it, but I never think being pure mean makes any good come out of it. Almost none, at least.

In another article, they tell that acting like you are the smartest person in the room will make you more powerful and reliable. It also says that being immodest results easier to an higher salary or position. On contrary being modest and agreeable does not result in such ways. Even though we think we see those as good qualities they are often repelled. (See here)

Why Being an Ass Usually Works

But however, psychopaths do not usually succeed very good in their career all in all, even though they might act a lot like a jerk. (See this)

Should we act like an ass?

Why Being an Ass Usually Works

I would not say so. Not in everyday situations at least. Being just a little more selfish in some situations is actually helping us, so maybe this is completely fine. This however does not mean you should forget about all manners and just straight away be mean and hurtful. It is probably easier to just be an ass, but healthier to take the golden mean.

Why Being an Ass Usually Works

Last but not least, if you are a sensitive person like me, being an ass might be tough. It requires so much energy to be hurtful or selfish, when you feel much empathy.

It was actually interesting to read about this guys week of being a jerk:

I Acted Like an Asshole for a Week to See if it Would Make My Life Better

Why Being an Ass Usually Works
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