The Zombies Of Life
This is a guest post.
No, this isn’t a post about an upcoming horror movie, but a troublesome group of people in society. They’re Zombies. Negative, dreamless, bitter and lazy people. Zombies don’t want to excel in anything which challenges them to think and make improvements in their lives. They blame the world for their problems. Membership is open to anyone feeling hopeless, unloved or dissatisfied with life. Subdivisions of the Zombies group are Party People, Disgruntled Workers and Dream Smashers.
PARTY PEOPLE:
These people want to have a good time ALL THE TIME! Once in awhile they mention their dreams, but it’s hard to accomplish them because it takes self discipline and sacrifice. Party people look forward to the end of the week not the future. Why make sacrifices for a better life when you can have instant gratification? It’s more fun drinking booze, taking women home and getting high.
It seems as if they’re living a wonderful and carefree life. But when you examine their lives it’s a culmination of irresponsibility, immaturity and neglect. There’s no balance between work and play.
They hate their job but are too scared and lazy to make a change. Party people complain of an unsatisfactory life and envy those chasing their dreams.
They waste social opportunities with fruitless posing and meaningless conversation. Of course, this definition doesn’t apply to all Party People. Everyone isn’t the same.
DISGRUNTLED WORKERS:
These people are always grousing. They don’t like their boss and co- workers because of in competency or bad behavior. It’s the same story of office politics and how their such a great worker in a crazy and hostile atmosphere.
By listening to the daily stories of displeasure you wonder why are they still there. Most of them will give poor excuses: “I have bills to pay”, “It’s hard getting a new job because of the recession” or “I’ll be retiring soon.”
Disgruntled workers are those not willing to make a difference in their life. They want sympathy and a shoulder to cry on not a solution to their problems. This category of people enjoy going home to numb away the pain through entertainment, sex or other activities.
Physical stimulation takes precedence over attending networking functions and updating a resume. Also, their conversation usually revolves around the job they hate. If you change the topic, he or she will find a way to tie it in with the workplace.
DREAM SMASHERS:
Dream Smashers are former dreamers who delight in telling people the impossibilities of achieving their goals. Please don’t share your dreams with this group. They’ll lecture you on “living in the real world” and drive you into depression with sarcasm and limiting beliefs.
They are experts in living a safe and comfortable life. Dream Smashers don’t want to take risks because there’s a chance of failure and embarrassment. This group reminisces of earlier years when enthusiasm permeated their bones. They were fearless and optimistic. Disappointment and failure removed an ecstatic and carefree attitude and replaced it with pessimism and cynicism.
WARNING! Do not join these groups. Reject their advances. Create you life by taking action and surrounding yourself with DOERS not LOSERS!
Written by Omar Hasan
Omar Hasan is the author of the upcoming ebook “The Disappearance of Hate”. He’s a Blogger and Screenwriter from Brooklyn, NY. His blog www.transformationscience.wordpress.com focuses on inspiring and motivating people to achieve dreams and goals.
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Good post, but I’m not sure if this is the best title to go with the content.
When I think of “zombies of life,” I get a metaphor of people who do absolutely nothing all day and drag other people down with them. I think of people who are lazy and also suck the energy out of others in order to join their lazy, brainless party. I don’t really get that sense with party people or dream smashers.
However, I do understand what you were trying to say here and I enjoy the overall message that you are trying to tell us. It’s motivating to read posts like this to help us be more proactive with our lives.
A lot of what you’re saying is true. Party goes do have superficial lives, but I don’t agree that they or a majority “hate their jobs”. I think they complain about their jobs because it’s “boring” to talk about work and that’s not what they have in common as a group. This I find in the younger party goer type. The older party goer has usually settled down into something they either like or is ok. There are also some disgruntled ones who are negative “dream crushers”, but friends are friends and people are people. You find different people in every group field not only just the party goer type. So I guess I would have felt better if the article addressed society types as a whole.
Very powerful message though, well done and thank you.
I appreciate the feedback @ Tristan and Krista. @ Tristan- Yeah, I want to continue challenging people to live better lives. I believe we’re all capable of success and achievement.
Very cool Omar!
People always used to tell me that things will be different when I get into the “real world.” Fortunately, I have managed to skip the real world for a long time.
People step on dreams only because they are too afraid to take action in their own lives.
I have learned that there is not such thing as the “real world.” Life is exactly what you make of it.
Thanks John. Yeah you definitely have to set your own standards in life. I applaud you.
After I wrote this I realised that the article is indeed addressed all society. Please forgive my mistake, I hated that pic so much I guess I skimmed through the first paragraph.
It’s so true, what you are saying and I have been a fool to allow all sorts of people into my life thinking that most people are good. But recent events have shown me that in fact it’s the opposite: Most people are spineless and jealous cowards. I only hope to bring up my son up with the strength and integrity needed to become a successful well adjusted and peaceful adult.
Hey Krista – I’m sorry about the pic. I’m the one who added it and I wasn’t too thrilled with it either. I felt it was too much but I didn’t know what to add. I added a new one now – do you like it better? Sort of spooky and zombieish but not gross
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-Andrew
much better Andrew, thanks
You’re welcome Krista!
-Andrew
I’m very surprised by the tone and general direction of your post. For a motivational writer you sound very negative and rather bitter yourself.
I agree with you that some people party their lives away and others complain endlessly about their jobs or boyfriends, and/or smash others’ dreams, and they should certainly be avoided, but most partiers and complainers still get their business done, graduate from school, pay their bills, love their children. What is your definition of success?
Is it really a waste of a social interaction if you don’t advance your dream/business plan/career? That sounds incredibly shallow, selfish, and heartless.
In addition, calling people losers makes you appear to be the immature one.
Finally, when lambasting others you should pay special attention to grammar and always triple check that all words are spelled correctly. It would make your argument a little bit stronger.
Thank you for motivating me to write this!
Thanks for the comment Nickie. I love life. I give thanks to God for allowing me to wake up each day so I can never be bitter. My definition of success is living life to the fullest by doing things that I enjoy. Your absolutely correct about some party people, disgruntled workers and dream smashers accomplishing goals and spending time with family. I believe their life would be richer and fuller if they continue striving to be better individuals. If one decides not to advance their dream/business plan/career it’s their choice. Also, I appreciate you pointing out my grammatical errors. Thanks for sharing and keep writing.