I Don't Want to Be That Person

As I step deeper into the world of tech and professional life, I’ve begun to observe something very clearly success doesn't define a person, but attitude does. And honestly, the way people treat others when they start to “make it” speaks louder than any achievement.

I’ve met people who are doing incredibly well achieving great things at a young age and still remain kind, respectful, and grounded. They support juniors, encourage beginners, and offer their time without expecting anything in return. Just being around them gives you peace. They remind you that success doesn't have to change who you are.

But sadly, I’ve also met people who’ve only taken the first few steps of their career got an internship or a job and their attitude shifts completely. They act superior, sarcastic, and distant. Without knowing your story, your struggles, or your state of mind, they speak in ways that make you feel small. They don’t ask, they don’t care, and that hurts.

To me, it's like someone taking one bite from a full meal and thinking they’ve had it all. But they haven’t. And when they treat others poorly based on that one bite, it shows how little they understand about the journey ahead.
Everyone is struggling with something. And we don’t always see it on the surface.

A Promise to Myself
I’ve promised myself this:
No matter how far I go, no matter what I achieve I will stay kind. I will remember how it feels to be on the other side, and I will be the person I wish someone had been for me.
I don't want to become someone whose success overshadows their humanity. I want to grow, but with grace.

Some people won’t change. That’s not in my control. Life has its own way of showing them. But I know who I want to be. And I hope that if you’ve ever felt like this too you’ll choose kindness over pride, too.

What about you? Have you ever encountered a situation where someone's attitude changed after a small success? How did it make you feel? I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments below!

Let’s build not just good careers, but good character.