Constantly seeking an "atta boy" makes you a liability

On the latest Zero Blog Thirty we dove into an interesting topic that discussed the correlation between narcissism and US Presidents waging war. When you get down into the weeds as we do on the episode, it makes a ton of sense. My biggest question mark coming out of the discussion was what happens to the remainder of the 1960s if JFK doesn't get shot? Kinda morbid but makes ya think. 

After we discussed, Chaps administered a quiz to me and Kate to determine if we are narcissists. The results might shock you. But one of the questions stood out for me - do you require excessive admiration from others? Kate mentioned getting likes on Twitter but I don't really count that as excessive admiration. That's more just a reflex on the reader to hit the like button and a quick dopamine hit for the tweeter. 

If you need excessive admiration and an "atta boy" from your boss, you're a liability. I believe in doing hard work for the good of those around you and to lift up your teammates. Speaking from my experience as a D1 backup QB, my "atta boys" were few and far between. Spoiler: the head coach doesn't exactly get tickled when the holder gets the snap down like he is supposed to each time. Maybe they get more excited about that at the D3 level where snaps might not be as consistent.  

If you constantly need to be told you're doing a good job, eventually the admiration becomes hollow. It's almost Pavlonian where you can't do your work unless you're given praise. Must be annoying for the boss/coach/President to think he needs to dole out praise simply for someone to do their job. Belichick said it best, "Do your job." Shouldn't need reminders. Shouldn't need praise. Just do your job.

Your job is to listen to the latest Zero Blog Thirty where we also discuss the Tinder Swindler in the Navy wreaking havoc on sailors bank accounts