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Opinion 51

Stupid Protagonistic Eagerness

The problem with the EAP is that when there is no control over it we end up exhibiting our shortcomings, grudges, pains, frustrations and unfinished paths.
Stupid Protagonistic Eagerness

By Areli Paz

Ego: Excess of self-esteem, overflows and contaminates.

Pride: Disordered appetite for oneself.

EAP: ego disease, damages, isolates and provokes mockery.

All of us, without exception, have suffered from this disease, from the Stupid Protagonistic Eagerness.

We want to be the center of attention, we want to shine, we want to attract attention, we want praise, recognition for what we do well, we want to be the conversation, voice, presence, ears, skin and figure of the reality of others. 

No matter what you do, we all want that space. Anyone who says they don't is lying. Social pressure has grown so much that we need the recognition of others to be able to see ourselves in the mirror and validate who we are.

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