Could you give more context?

See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Law_of_Jante#Definition

This is the opposite of the “you is special” scene from The Help [0].

[0] https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/192640-you-is-kind-you-is-s...

That has a strong Fightclub vibe.

The 12th law of Jante is that you are not to think you are good enough to change the laws of Jante.

It's a deep mistrust of enterprising individuals. A recruiter told me that companies want people with an employee mindset.

I didn't know whether to be disgusted or roll on the floor laughing.

Same reason, flight risk. You’ve shown independence already.