Conspicuous (non) consumption | Seth’s Weblog

One option to present standing is by demonstrating what number of sources you may have. A bespoke swimsuit, an enormous commencement occasion, a elaborate constructing… A bully who bodily intimidates or an indignant driver who cuts you off in site visitors are every working to indicate their standing and energy.

But it surely’s additionally doable to exhibit safety and confidence by doing exactly the alternative. The billionaire in a t-shirt. The one that holds the door open and allows you to go first in line… these are additionally demonstrations of standing.

The fascinating query isn’t whether or not somebody has standing. It’s whether or not they’re gutsy sufficient to exhibit it by making issues higher for others.