Embodied Social Capital
The most agreed-upon aspect of New York City is its chaos and competition. People often report being met with envy, suspicion, or even blatant disregard.
A large part of this stems from being socialized with individuals you’d rather not be around but tolerate to maintain social harmony. On the other hand, those on the receiving end may personalize these trivial behaviors and assume the worst.
The solution lies in engaging from a place of confidence and self-assuredness. Not relying on external systems or validation to dictate your response, but ensuring a reflection that is undeniably accurate.
For instance, how do you show up in rooms with consequence?