The Law of Jante

The Law of Jante, originally identified by Danish-Norwegian author Aksel Sandemose, consists of ten rules that discourage individualism and promote humility and group success. It's widely embraced in Nordic countries and forms the social fabric encouraging egalitarian principles. For instance, in a team-work setting, a person following this mental model would focus on collective triumph rather than individual glory. They would downplay their achievements and would not seek individual praise. The model might be considered constraining for those used to highlighting individual feats, but in egalitarian societies it promotes harmony and balance.