Michael Okunloro | Elevate Your Style

One of the biggest lessons I learned in high school is that bullies are lowlifes—not because they’re just “mean,” but because they often thrive on insecurity, jealousy, or a need for control. I used to think their words and actions defined me. But over time, I realized they were only projecting their own issues. Their power came from others staying silent or letting them win. Once I stopped giving them that power, I saw them for what they really were: weak people trying to feel strong by tearing others down. That’s not strength—it’s cowardice. And that’s something I’ll never respect.