CERTIFIED NONSENSE
CERTIFIED NONSENSE
Is the podcast where one man, one mic, and one slightly unhinged brain run wild. Hosted by CREIGORY , this solo show dives headfirst into everyday life, the weirdness of people and the random thoughts that shouldn't be said out loud-but are anyway.
Expect rants, stories, side tangents, and the kind of humor that makes you nod, laugh, and sometimes question my metal stability. No guest, no filters, just unapologetic nonsense straight from the brain that refuses to stay quiet.
If you've ever argued with your microwave, judged your neighbor's lawn too hard, or wondered if everyone else is just faking being normal-you'll fit right in here.
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They're Not Mad At You, They're Mad They Aren't You
Ever walked into a room and felt the energy shift? That guy who was laughing suddenly goes silent, avoiding eye contact like you stole his childhood pet? Welcome to the fascinating world of workplace jealousy – where grown adults channel their inner middle school drama when faced with someone who naturally outshines them.
In this raw, unfiltered episode of Certified Nonsense, we dive deep into the psychology behind workplace haters – those colleagues who resent you simply for being authentically you. We explore how envy manifests through imitation (suddenly they're using your catchphrases and upgrading their wardrobe), passive-aggressive behavior (eye rolls in meetings, anyone?), and the lightning-fast transition from low-key fan to full-blown antagonist.
But this isn't just about spotting the haters – it's about understanding what drives their behavior and how to respond without dimming your light. We tackle the misconception that charisma can be copied, revealing why authenticity always wins over imitation. The episode takes a powerful turn when we connect workplace jealousy to imposter syndrome, exploring how even the most accomplished professionals question their legitimacy while others look to them for guidance.
Whether you're the one feeling the heat of workplace envy or secretly wondering if you're "faking it until you make it," this episode offers straight-talking wisdom: Stop apologizing for your strengths. Your unique value isn't about being perfect – it's about showing up consistently with your authentic style. So let the haters squint in your brightness while you focus on being the best version of yourself. Have you experienced workplace jealousy? Share your stories and how you handled the situation!
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What up how you doing. This is another episode of Certified Nonsense. You ever notice when you're at work just doing your thing, not trying too hard, not forcing it, and some dude at work staring at standard like you stole his lunch money. I mean, it happens. Yeah, that's not hunger in his eyes, that's envy. And that's the kind of envy that makes you want to work harder. No, the kind that makes a grown man act like a middle school cheerleader, mad because your laugh gets more attention than his entire existence.
Speaker 1:Today's topic working with guys who hate you simply because they ain't you and wish they had what you had. Call it charisma, call it swagger, call it clout. Whatever it is, it's not for sale and it's not transferable, homies, so let's get it. Usually starts with a subtle. You walk in the room, say morning, and the energy shifts. Suddenly some dude who just was laughing with everybody else goes quiet, won't even look at you in the eyes, like you stole his dog in fifth grade and never gave it back. It happens. It happens to all of us, right? Sometimes, when you're really good at what you do and what you bring to the table, people get upset. They want immediate gratification. It can't always be that way. Here's the thing you don't even notice it at first because you're not watching them. You're watching the room. You're telling stories. You're not watching them. You're watching the room. You're telling stories. You're making people laugh. You're getting shit done.
Speaker 1:Meanwhile homie over there in the corner thinking why him, why not me? It's like workplace jealousy. There's an adult version of he got bigger than a slice of pizza. Who out there has this happened to? All of us have somebody that we work for or work with Thinks they're bigger, badder and better than you, but really they're not. Here's where it gets good. The guy starts copying everything you do. You tell a story with a little punchline. Next week he's telling a story with a little same rhythm. You wear some clean boots. Suddenly he's upgraded to Red Wings. You say a phrase like bet. Suddenly he's out there saying bet to the HR manager like he's Gen Z.
Speaker 1:You can't copy charisma, you can't mimic it. Sure, it's like buying a fake Rolex off a guy in the parking lot. At first glance maybe it looks close, but the moment it ticks instead of glides. Everybody knows. What kills me is how fast this flips.
Speaker 1:They go from low-key fan to full-on hater in record time. One day they're asking where you got your shirts from. Next day they're telling people he ain't really that funny. People just laugh to be nice, bro. If they're laughing till they can't breathe, that's not politeness, that's talent. Or, or, if I can make you work harder and get more productivity out of you than anybody else and let you have fun at work, that's talent, that's skill. I had one dude I worked with straight up telling me man, everybody likes you because you're loud. No, they like me because when I'm loud I'm actually got something to say. When you're loud, it sounds like a dying leaf blower. It's really just high school all over again.
Speaker 1:Some guys peaked in junior year when they made varsity. They got that one moment of clout and thought it would last forever, right. But then real life shows up. Bills show up, bald spots show up. Suddenly they're 38 years old. Years old, and new guy gets all the laughs in the break room like bro, we're not even competing.
Speaker 1:I don't sign up for this. You're running your head. You know what I mean. Get over it. I'm better than you. I will beat you in all aspects of your life. Just because you get a promotion that's equal to mine doesn't mean anything. You're lucky to have that promotion. It was me that put you there, remember that. But eventually it breaks through and you can't keep it subtle anymore. They start taking little shots, interrupting you in meetings, rolling their eyes when you talk, or, my personal favorite, sarcastic oh here comes Mr Funny Guy. You know what that really means. Damn, I wish people looked at me like that. I don't even get mad. I almost want to pat them on the back and say don't worry, man, you'll find your lane one day. But this lane's closed. It's been mine.
Speaker 1:Quick story Holiday party. A few years back they gave me the bike to do an announcement. Ten minutes in, everybody's laughing, drinks flowing. Whole place feels alive. I hand the mic to one of these secret haters man silence. You could hear the napkin drop. He tried to joke about the copier. No one laughed. One guy coughed. He handed me the mic back and I said I don't know how you do it. And that's the moment it clicked. It's not me doing anything extra, it's just me being me. That burns some people alive inside.
Speaker 1:At the end of the day, they don't hate you, they hate the mirror you hold up to them Every time you shine. It reminds them where they are in life and they're dim and the sad truth. They can work on themselves, find their own lane and stop competing in the race that you never entered. But that's harder for them to just throw in shade. So they hate you because they ain't you. So I got a grown man tip of the day.
Speaker 1:If you're one of those dudes sitting at work, salty because someone else gets attention or gets away with what you can't, don't waste your energy hating the next man's shine. Find your shine. It might not be jokes, it might not be charisma, but trust me, everybody's got something. If you're too busy trying to be him, you'll never be the best version of you. If you're one being hated on, don't dim your light. Let him squint. I've always said you know to be the best. You got to act like you're the best. You got to know you're the best. You got to believe you're the best, otherwise you'll never be the best.
Speaker 1:This has been a certified nonsense podcast. Remember they hate you because they ain't you and that's not your problem to fix. All right, all right. So that leads me into my next segment. Right? Think back.
Speaker 1:When you start your career, first job, first big project, remember that feeling walking into the room full of veterans and thinking man, I don't belong here, you're an imposter, just wait to get exposed. But then you do the thing you do. You show up early, you figure it out, you grind, you get ahead, you start making money. You show up early, you figure it out, you grind, you get ahead, you start making money. You patch together solutions. Maybe you didn't know the textbook answers, but you got the results right. People started calling you for advice. That's the shift from faking it to quietly becoming the guy who others lean on.
Speaker 1:Why do we feel like a fraud? Here's the truth. Most people feel this way, even the guy in the sharpest suit, even the one with the biggest title. They're probably Googling half their answers behind the scenes too. The problem is we compare our behind the scenes to everybody else's highlight reel. You see them closing deals, giving speeches, leading teams, and you forget that you've got their own nights of doubt staring at the ceiling, wondering if they're good enough. That's the insanity. We think we're faking it, but everyone else thinks we're solid.
Speaker 1:You might not be the smartest in the room, fine. You might not be the most technical, the most polished or the most charming, but there's always something you bring that no one else can. Maybe it's your clarity under the pressure. Maybe it's your consistency. Maybe it's reading people like you should. Maybe it's just flat-out grit. Half the battle is recognizing that your value isn't being perfect. It's showing up with your unique style. Usually that's the thing you don't even realize. You have the stuff that comes natural to you, feels ordinary, but to everyone else it's gold.
Speaker 1:So let me tell you, if you've ever been the go-to person in your crew, you're probably not faking anything. Your friends already know it. They call you when their car breaks down, whenever their ship blows up, when the boss is in their ass, because you've proven you can handle it. That's not imposter syndrome, that's real. But it's funny. We don't see it in ourselves. We still think we're one mistake from being found out Like somebody's going to kick down the door and say, hey, you don't belong here. But guess what, nobody's coming Because you've already proven what you can do. So yeah, maybe you're faking it until you make it. If you look around right now, you've made it further than you thought. That ain't fake, that's earned, owned, so you need to own it.
Speaker 1:Grown man. Tip of the day. Stop apologizing for being good at what you do. Don't downplay it. Don't shrug it off. You're the best in the room at the lane. Stay in your lane Knowledge it. Don't shrug it off. You're the best in the room at the lane. Stay in your lane Knowledge it. Be confident. Confidence isn't arrogance, it's just recognizing the work you put in. So if you got somebody out there that's hating on you, or if you feel like you're faking it until you make it near the top of your game, don't worry, peeps, we're all doing it, just some are better than you. All right, that's another episode of Certified Nonsense. I'm out. Outro Music.
