Be cautious of people who want everything to be about them and downplay others – Rev. Vincent Kankam
Rev. Vincent Kankam has touched on a subtle yet deeply harmful trait often encountered in our daily lives, whether at work, at home, or in social settings.
Speaking on the Friday edition of the Food For Thought on Kessben FM, Sofo Kankam stressed that “There are some people at the workplace, home, etc., who always want everything to be about them, and when others get praise, they get pissed. Be careful about such people.”
Rev. Kankam’s statement is more than just social commentary, but a warning about emotional and psychological manipulation that can often go unnoticed. These are the individuals who cannot celebrate others without feeling diminished themselves. Instead of cheering others on, they sulk, criticize, or even sabotage.
People who constantly seek the spotlight, whether at home, work, church, or in friendships, can be hard to spot at first. They often present themselves as helpful, passionate, or even charismatic. But over time, certain patterns emerge:
He noted that whether it’s a colleague who becomes cold when you’re acknowledged in a meeting, or a relative who downplays your achievements at family gatherings, the emotional impact of such behavior can be draining and confusing.
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