Just an FYI, this post is not here to express bitterness, resentment or venting.
It's just an interesting question from a psychology perspective and it entered my mind recently.
For example ( and I am sure all of you can relate or have similiar stories)
Lets say your "friends" that you grew up with and played neighborhood sports with saw you as this weak, quiet, nerdy, unathletic person that they picked on alot because your athletic skills or strength weren't up to their standards This was not a short phase, but lasted years from elementary school into maybe early high school.
In short, these people acted superior/felt superior to you.
However, now you are assertive, in good physical shape, successful and competing in road races/triathlons. You are out there making your statement in the world and working hard.
My opinion is, no matter what, your peers earlier impression of you from early in life is cemented in their minds and that is how they WILL ALWAYS see you regardless of what you have become now.
You agree?
It's just an interesting question from a psychology perspective and it entered my mind recently.
For example ( and I am sure all of you can relate or have similiar stories)
Lets say your "friends" that you grew up with and played neighborhood sports with saw you as this weak, quiet, nerdy, unathletic person that they picked on alot because your athletic skills or strength weren't up to their standards This was not a short phase, but lasted years from elementary school into maybe early high school.
In short, these people acted superior/felt superior to you.
However, now you are assertive, in good physical shape, successful and competing in road races/triathlons. You are out there making your statement in the world and working hard.
My opinion is, no matter what, your peers earlier impression of you from early in life is cemented in their minds and that is how they WILL ALWAYS see you regardless of what you have become now.
You agree?