The tall poppy syndrome

The tally poppy syndrome may be described as a social phenomenon where people of genuine talent and intellect are resented due to their outstanding achievements distinguishing these individuals from the average everyday person.

In many respects, I admire the egalitarian attitude of Australians seeking to dismiss pretense; but greatly dislike the resentment of successful people who have achieved or over-achieved. The tall poppy syndrome runs contrary to everything positive people achieve instead focusing on negativity, jealousy and reinforcing the behaviour of their own inadequacies.

There is much I like about the American persona and their attitude of wanting to achieve success whereas the Australian attitude seems to be if they achieved success of some sort is by deceptive means and not talent, hard work and skill. In this regard, the American attitude of success and achievement is superiour to the Australian attitude where we cut down successful people.