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Podcast: A Quest for Well-Being
Episode: Kindness As An Antidote To Envy, Bullying & Anger
Description: — Tall Poppy refers to someone who is noticeable successful, defined as wealthy, prestigious, influential, ranked, or even born, and who may attract hostility, envious attention, or malice. Tall Poppy Syndrome (TPS) is the psychological condition where some people hold someone in contempt in order to cause them to fail or to suffer disgrace by "trim" (cutting) him or her "down to size". Even though TPS has been documented in most countries using a variety of metaphors, words, and phrases, it is rarely mentioned in the United States. In sharing Douglas' experiences with others and writing about Tall Po...