The 8 Toxic People Secretly Holding You Back from Success—Are They in Your Life?
4) The one-upper
Ever noticed how some people always seem to have a story or achievement that’s bigger, better, or more impressive than yours?
According to a study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, individuals who constantly try to one-up others often do so out of a sense of insecurity and a need for social validation.
Meet the one-upper in your life. You share a victory, they’ve done something better. You face a challenge, they’ve endured something tougher.
While it’s great to celebrate each other’s successes, constant one-upmanship can leave you feeling inadequate and devalue your own achievements.
