Why Does It Feel Like People Cheer Harder for Failure Than Success?
Maybe it's just me, but have you ever noticed that when you're trying something new, some people seem to have front-row seats waiting for the train wreck? The funny part is that when you first start an idea, hardly anyone pays attention. You can spend hours creating, designing, building, or learning something new and hear nothing but crickets. Then the second it starts showing signs of success, everybody suddenly becomes interested. I've always wondered why that is. Maybe success reminds people of the things they never started. Maybe it's easier to point out flaws than put yourself out there and risk failing. Whatever the reason, it sometimes feels like there are folks who would rather watch your project sink than see it sail. What's even stranger is how fast some people become " inspired " by your ideas. And by inspired, I mean they borrow everything short of your coffee cup. You spend weeks thinking of a design, a slogan, a product idea, or a creative ...
