The real flex is growth

We are living in an era where many people are shifting their energy away from constant conflict and toward building their own path — their “grind”. This grind may mean pursuing personal goals, growing a business, improving one’s health, or developing skills that open new doors. The focus is on self-investment rather than wasting energy in endless disputes, petty rivalries, or unproductive debates.

Those who remain stuck in a “fighting mindset” — constantly looking for confrontation, drama, or ways to bring others down — will inevitably harm themselves in the long run. This isn’t necessarily through physical elimination, but rather through social, emotional, and even economic self-destruction.

In a world where collaboration, adaptability, and personal growth are increasingly valuable, the aggressive, combative approach alienates allies, damages reputations, and blocks opportunities. Over time, those who can’t let go of hostility will find themselves isolated and irrelevant, while those who focus on building, learning, and evolving will continue to progress.

The modern “power move” is no longer defeating others, it’s outgrowing them.

— David John