I read that "empty status chasing" of parent poster like martial art fake black belts or stolen valor people. Buying kimono and black belt does not make one go

I read that "empty status chasing" of parent poster like martial art fake black belts or stolen valor people. Buying kimono and black belt does not make one good at martial arts - reading about leadership will not make someone a leader. Which makes me think about Dwight Shrute type of people.