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Hold that thought, and picture the following person: Age 25, West Coat metropolitan city, bi-lingual, graduate degree from a "prestigious" university, debt-free, reliable job with a salary of $150,000+ annually, fashion model on the side, athletic, musically talented (three instruments), artistically talented.
What is your instinctual impression of this person? Do you like him/her? Is it within the realm of possibility that you could become good friends with this person? Would it make any difference if you had known less about them?
Hold that thought, as I add more. This person is also known as what some refer to as "progressive" - the idea that they continually enjoy unprecedented success, whether occupationally, or in their personal goals, achievements, or hobbies. Ambition is the precursor to being "progressive."
Now, does this change your impression of the person? Is your impression more favorable, less favorable, or the same?
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My impression of this person is generally neutral with a touch of positive, however there is a suspicion that you might be arrogant, but who knows, if I met you in person that might not be the case-- and you've left out other important characteristics such as are you friendly, do you have a good sense of humor, are you kind, generous, interested in other people, etc? The facts you listed in your post are only a small part of the picture. Frankly, how much money you make doesn't mean much when it comes to friendship-- in fact the only thing I see that could really set you apart from your peers is you make a relative lot of money for a 25-year-old. I would imagine that playing three instruments could help you make friends if you get out and play with other people. Another honest impression? Someone who makes $150,000 but still feels a need to be a fashion model on the side sounds potentially vain and conceited which can be off-putting, but you may not be! And there is my rambling response.
