A former colleague rode motorcycles. One day he took his bike out on the track & followed a pro around. Faster & faster each lap they went. He followed closely. The pro peeled off after lap 5. Alone into the first turn he wrecked & is lucky to be alive. 

Following can be dangerous. It can instill confidence beyond abilities.

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there's a popular saying where im from, it goes; "follow who know road but  hold your TFARE"

It's a good reminder to know our own limits and not just follow blindly

lessoninthere

Following is also good for growth but as all things it can become dangerous