29 March 2003 - overconfidence

Jay Scott : Daily Whale : archive : 2003 : 29 March 2003
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How To Become A Former Superpower; Also, How To Become A Former Dictator

Overconfidence is good for you; it's the only way to learn realistic expectations. If you're so foolish as to start with realistic expectations, you'll soon be overconfident.

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