The author states we are copycats, agree or disagree?

[cd20]

I agree with the author. We, humans tend to get jealous of others success and then change into their style to try to be like them. This is however good because at times we need motivation from other people's lives to be successful individuals ourselves.

I think we are copycats to a point but hopefully will bring our own uniqueness to situations. We do try to do what others who are successful do, but hopefully we modify it to our needs and situations. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

[cd20]

I can relate to this quote. I feel most comfortable taking the following role rather than leading the charge. I look to others a lot for inspiration and motivation. Usually, this is helpful and harmless, but I do sometimes fall into the habit of copying someone else's footsteps rather than deviating onto my own path. It takes conscious awareness and a drive to see yourself thrive on your own. It can be scary at times, but I feel that I've found ways in which I can be a wonderful leader when I believe in myself and my original ideas.

I can understand that. I would rather lead than follow, although at times we have to be followers too. I also look to others for motivation in certain areas, but in others, I could care less to copy anyone (like fashion, just not me). So, I guess it would be situational as well. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

[MBerretta]

Yes....to an extent. I think there is flattery in mimicry. If you are doing something good you can expect others to mimic it. There are whole genres of art that are basically someone else mimicking someone else. Impressionism...Rococo...even Neoclassical is 19th-century artists replicating Ancient Greek and Roman art. IN FACT, we have "self-help" books that literally instruct us on copying. "If you do this, then you will get this." As long as the mimicry isn't downright plagiarism, we shouldn't be averse to copying. Sometimes someone has a great idea and that idea sparks something of our own!

[Elendu Clement]

I don't buy the idea of calling us, copycats. Though people copy both good and bad things. However, some people don't emulate what others are doing they just try to do something different from everyone else

[yomide]

I agree with this for the most part. I see neighbors try to replicate the fancy new car or lawn from next door. I see people trying to achieve the same level of success as their friends or family members. Though I have also met people that don’t care what others think and only try to live up to their own expectations. So I would say it depends on the person.

That's all very true but I'm wondering do your believe that most people (51% or more of population) are copycats or do you believe that the majority is carefree.

From my point of view, literally hundred percent of people is a copycat. But look from a different perspective, no two people can do one thing a hundred percent the same. Therefore, no one is technically a copycat.

[Hogwarts03]

I think it relates to copycats in a certain context, with which I do agree. I believe that "copycat" can basically be said to be a synonym of "inspired" or "pursuit" because by looking at other people's success in different areas we may have either tried or not tried, we are gaining an insight on that particular area and at the end of the day, are inspired to step up and reach that level of success or happiness. It's all a matter of ambition.

[shamayelnur]

I agree with it as I feel most of us subconsciously copy people we look up to. I feel a person believes achieving the things a successful person achieved will lead the path to his own successful journey. Therefore, I think we do tend to follow people.

[Nicholus Schroeder]

I agree with this for the most part. I see neighbors try to replicate the fancy new car or lawn from next door. I see people trying to achieve the same level of success as their friends or family members. Though I have also met people that don’t care what others think and only try to live up to their own expectations. So I would say it depends on the person.

That's all very true but I'm wondering do your believe that most people (51% or more of population) are copycats or do you believe that the majority is carefree.

From my point of view, literally hundred percent of people is a copycat. But look from a different perspective, no two people can do one thing a hundred percent the same. Therefore, no one is technically a copycat.

One hundred percent sheesh, I thought most people would say 60% or less but if we were to get "technical", when we say someone is a copycat we don't really mean that they're behaviour or action is a duplicate of the source but it's rather an imperfect replicate. So technically copycats do exist, they're all around us if only we take notice.

[Elon Gathungu]

I think each person is unique but not everything we do is unique. There is nothing new under the sun in terms of human desire and purpose. It is how we do things and the parts of us we put in what we do that create uniqueness. So yes, we are copycats in that we tend to be drawn to what works.

[cd20]

I don't buy the idea of calling us, copycats. Though people copy both good and bad things. However, some people don't emulate what others are doing they just try to do something different from everyone else

I see what you are saying and I agree with you. I would say that there are times that we are copycats and other times that we have a unique idea. Thank you for sharing your opinion.

[Sushan Ekanayake]

The validity of author's statement is proven when we look at the number of the inventors. They are the ones who do or at least try to do new things. All the others (including myself) utilize what they have invented and try to find our success, as we are afraid to try new things because of the fear of failing. So, unless we do something new, it is acceptable to be called as a 'copycat'.

[Asma Aisha Ansari]

I totally agree with the author that we are copycats. We care more about what others do and try to copy their formula for work. However, that formula doesn't work for most of us, most of the time because that's not something we are truly passionate about. By copying others, we live their dreams instead of pursuing our own unique dreams.

[cd20]

The validity of author's statement is proven when we look at the number of the inventors. They are the ones who do or at least try to do new things. All the others (including myself) utilize what they have invented and try to find our success, as we are afraid to try new things because of the fear of failing. So, unless we do something new, it is acceptable to be called as a 'copycat'.

I agree, there are some who are willing to try new things, and others who are afraid to try new things because of fear of failing. I do not think it is a bad thing to be called a copycat as it is the sincerest form of flattery. I think we also tweak what we are copying it make it better fit our own unique situations. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

[cd20]

I totally agree with the author that we are copycats. We care more about what others do and try to copy their formula for work. However, that formula doesn't work for most of us, most of the time because that's not something we are truly passionate about. By copying others, we live their dreams instead of pursuing our own unique dreams.

I think we are copycats to an extent. I don't agree that we care more about what others do, maybe that applies for some people, but not for everyone. I think we bring our own unique attributes to a given situation. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

[Hiruni Hansika]

I agree. It may not be true all the time, but most of the time it is true. Isn't it why some of us follow a religious leader in the first place. Not only that we have idles. We try to imitate their ways of success. Sometimes it is good. But in the present day things can get out of control. Look how people copy instagram influencers or youtubers and loose themselves.