> [!infobox] <s class="aside-in"><em>mentioned in 6 evergreens, 1 source</em></s> #### [[Negative influences impact us more than positive influences]] This is true especially in [[childhood]], because we [[We carry our childhood wounds into adulthood]], but it is also true as we try to [[socialization|socialize]] with others and seek out their [[validation]]. This is especially noticeable if you create things: one bad review is worse than a hundred good reviews: [[Longform media lets you reach people where they are at, short form media lets you reach people where you are at]] > [!example] > > <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DVCpKfedfok?start=762" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> There may be a root in [[Evolutionary Psychology]] or it could be more related to [[Our brain will do anything it can to protect itself]]. Either way, negative influences root their selves in our [[insecurity|insecurities]] and [[We value our biggest insecurities because they protect us from the biggest threats]]. Valuing a negative [[influence]] more than a positive one could mean we are more prepared against negative outcomes. ### <hr class="footnote"/> **Status**:: #EVER/GREEN *edited 7:35 AM - July 08, 2022* **Topics**:: [[childhood]], [[human experience]], [[trauma]], [[human behavior]]