Which is why you need the tiniest bit of bravery. People get scared when you try to do something, especially when it looks like you're succeeding. People do not get scared when you're failing. It calms them. That's why the show Intervention is a hit and everyone loves "worrying about" Amanda Bynes. But when you're winning, it makes them feel like they're losing or, worse yet, that maybe they should've tried to do something too, but now it's too late. And since they didn't, they want to stop you. You can't let them. WE
Mindy Kaling highlights the fear people often feel when someone else begins to succeed. Success can provoke envy or self-doubt in others, leading them to wish to undermine the achiever, as it serves as a reminder of their own unfulfilled aspirations. This societal reaction can be particularly strong when individuals are the subject of public interest, as seen in reality shows that focus on struggles rather than successes.
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