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Reputation Rises Through Connection and Competence
A well-placed social position is essential for emotional well-being and is maintained through reputation rather than mere status. Building friendships and cooperative relationships is vital, beginning from childhood, where skills like sharing and turn-taking lead to social acceptance. In adulthood, reputation is reinforced through competence and fairness, making these attributes crucial for social standing. However, the dynamics can shift toward manipulation through power and false representations, complicating the pure essence of reputation. Thus, while reputation stems from connections and abilities, it can be distorted into a competitive power struggle.