The author states we are copycats, agree or disagree?

cd20 · Post by **cd20** » 31 May 2021, 10:00

Shreya Mishra 3 wrote: ↑31 May 2021, 01:53 Every person dreams to be successful and to achieve the success they tend to copy atleast the beginning methods or tasks done by the specific successful person they saw in the field. But this doesn't go for everyone, some people do start with their own unique abilities and plans. I think it purely depends on the thought process of the person.

I think some people prefer to be copycats and others like to copy for inspiration, yet bring their own unique ideas and abilities to the table. I think some people are intentional with copying, whereas others do it without realizing it. I do not see myself as a copycat, but when I am stuck on an idea and need inspiration, I will go and see what others in the field are doing. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

Jasleen Chadha · Post by **Jasleen Chadha** » 31 May 2021, 18:55

I partially agree with the author as it is a human nature to mimic our surroundings. When we see people being successful around us, it is the competitive spirit in us which forces us to imitate their successful ways and reach to where they are.

Obotu A · Post by **Obotu A** » 31 May 2021, 19:48

There is truth in the position of the author, we all want to be successful, the tendency to copy what works or what has worked is always there .
Kind of agree with the author.

Suzer6440 xyz · Post by **Suzer6440 xyz** » 31 May 2021, 22:39

I agree that we can be copy cats , but only whenwe are not happy with ourselves. Naturally when we see people succeeding in life and being positive about things, we want to see ourselves in the same way. We choose to imitate when we need the confidence to be better

Pl+uraciDA · Post by **Pl+uraciDA** » 01 Jun 2021, 04:16

I don't agree with saying we are all copycats. In my opinion, I would rather say its like a push or a motivation to also want to succeed when you see someone else succeed. But then I'm open to more opinions

emeraldlaurice012 · Post by **emeraldlaurice012** » 01 Jun 2021, 05:00

I believe the term copycat is too aggressive. Each and everyone person that comes along our paths in life leaves behind an influence no matter how significant in our beliefs, ideals, and actions.

Mercy Osmond · Post by **Mercy Osmond** » 01 Jun 2021, 07:03

I agree, most individuals nowadays try to be someone else, they forget who they are and start copying other peoples lifestyles. Instead of trying to find their own potentials and work on it.

cd20 · Post by **cd20** » 02 Jun 2021, 07:18

Jasleen Chadha wrote: ↑31 May 2021, 18:55 I partially agree with the author as it is a human nature to mimic our surroundings. When we see people being successful around us, it is the competitive spirit in us which forces us to imitate their successful ways and reach to where they are.

We are taught when we are young to mimic those around us and as we get older it gets harder to break that ingrained habit. There are certain areas that I would never mimic anyone and others that I am more prone to see what others are doing to try and get inspiration. I have a competitive spirit and I agree that can also motivate us to want to imitate those who are more successful than we are. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

Vivian Umunakwe · Post by **Vivian Umunakwe** » 02 Jun 2021, 12:42

I would agree with the author on this assertion because indeed we humans are copycats and it is either we are copying the good we see or the bad, but whichever way, we are always trying to replicate what others have done, no doubt everyone tries to bring something unique to the table. For the ones we think don't care about what others think, fact remains that they only don't care because they have seen people react in the same way. so i agree with the author.

Worm Reader · Post by **Worm Reader** » 02 Jun 2021, 14:32

I fully believe that in order to succeed, we often lose ourselves in the process, and as we watch other people succeeding faster than us, it becomes an obsessive idea.

cd20 · Post by **cd20** » 02 Jun 2021, 15:02

The_Vivian wrote: ↑02 Jun 2021, 12:42 I would agree with the author on this assertion because indeed we humans are copycats and it is either we are copying the good we see or the bad, but whichever way, we are always trying to replicate what others have done, no doubt everyone tries to bring something unique to the table. For the ones we think don't care about what others think, fact remains that they only don't care because they have seen people react in the same way. so i agree with the author.

We are taught to copy others from a young age. At some point, we either decide to continue to copy, or set out and carve our own path. There are certain areas of my life that I am more prone to copy others and other areas where I simply won't. I think it just depends on the circumstances. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

G_CReads · Post by **G_CReads** » 03 Jun 2021, 02:20

Well, I don't totally agree with it
Most things we do today are as a result of seeing others do it and it works for them. People love things that are trending, we do some certain things because we see our neighbours doing. That's just one fact about life, but that doesn't mean we're all copycats. I've seen a lot of people being forced to do what others did but they were able to withstand the pressure.

Francis Aderogbin · Post by **Francis Aderogbin** » 03 Jun 2021, 06:59

Yes. I agreed with him. In this life, there is nothing new again. If you are a writer, this assertion shouldn't be that new to you. I have learnt over time that whichever area you want to achieve excellence, there is someone that has succeeded in that area. all you need to do is just to model the person. do exactly what the person did and it will be a bit easier for you than starting all alone. and I think that's where the idea of a mentor comes in.

Eriny Youssef · Post by **Eriny Youssef** » 03 Jun 2021, 11:06

cd20 wrote: ↑15 May 2021, 09:00 Jeff Meyer states that "By nature we are copycats. We see someone else succeed and our focus shifts. We no longer pay attention to what WE are doing. we obsess over what the successful person is doing." Do you agree with this, or disagree? Why?

I think a generalisation is never true. Whike the quote may be true to the majority of people, it is not to others. However, i think copying and comparing is a part of thr human nature. Some just choose to be original if yhey have an idea that is worth focusing on. Also, some are just orignial and avant-garde in their though process by nature, it is hard to see those people copying. But, yea, those are relatively small in number. Nowadays social media isn't helping with the originality either.

cd20 · Post by **cd20** » 03 Jun 2021, 13:18

Eriny Youssef wrote: ↑03 Jun 2021, 11:06
cd20 wrote: ↑15 May 2021, 09:00 Jeff Meyer states that "By nature we are copycats. We see someone else succeed and our focus shifts. We no longer pay attention to what WE are doing. we obsess over what the successful person is doing." Do you agree with this, or disagree? Why?
I think a generalisation is never true. Whike the quote may be true to the majority of people, it is not to others. However, i think copying and comparing is a part of thr human nature. Some just choose to be original if yhey have an idea that is worth focusing on. Also, some are just orignial and avant-garde in their though process by nature, it is hard to see those people copying. But, yea, those are relatively small in number. Nowadays social media isn't helping with the originality either.

I agree that usually generalizations are not true. I do believe there is some truth to this statement though. I believe we copy when we are younger, because it is what we are taught to do, and we copy when we are older when we need inspiration or want to see if what someone else is doing will work for us. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.