👉 The word 'satsuma ninjin' is a Japanese term for someone who is highly sensitive to criticism and has a strong ego, often leading to self-criticism and a fear of making mistakes.
For example, imagine a person who always receives high ratings on their social media accounts but constantly feels like they have made a mistake. This person might feel embarrassed or ashamed that they are not as good as their peers, and this can manifest in various ways such as:
- They may start avoiding interactions with other people who do not meet their expectations.
- They may take on more roles than they are comfortable with to avoid feeling like they have failed.
- They might spend a lot of time worrying about the opinions of others rather than focusing on their own growth.
This person's ego is so strong that they feel unworthy of criticism, leading them to seek out social validation through negative feedback rather than acknowledging their mistakes and growing as a person.