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July
@july
When you are just starting out -- there are a lot more people who say "no" when they should be saying "yes" to your ideas. Essentially you are underestimated (and sometimes rightly so, because see naive hubris) What I've seen is that as you become more successful, and increasingly over time, you get more people who just constantly start saying "yes" when they really should be saying "no" to your ideas (because, again its not like you've become less naive). This starts become dangerous, and puts you increasingly in a emperors wearing no clothes situation I really think it becomes harder to have friends who tell you the truth consistently and how it is as one gains more success, or at least externally recognized. Just my two cents
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Trish🫧
@trish
Agree with this so much ❤️
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July
@july
Whenever I see Elon being stupid, I think about how difficult it is to continue to cultivate people around you who stop you from doing or saying completely stupid things, because that it turns out is really hard (for anyone, really) if you want to stay in the public's focus etc
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Trish🫧
@trish
Totally. This seems to be somewhat true across all parts of society. I get nervous when the power proves to sway elections or devastate communities like the ones in Congo. Not forgetting this doesn’t bode well for individuals either. Looking at artists like Michael Jackson and others w yes people around them It goes on and on
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Just Build
@justbuild
Its takes a disciplined, mature individual to seek out truth and advice. Especially as you grow in influence and power. Hubris has a tendency to veer you towards those that "understand" your "genius". So, the individual bears a great deal of responsibility here. Those to truly love and care for you will always give you an honest assessment of whether you are making good choices. In a professional context you need someone with domain expertise to give you that kind of perspective, but if you align yourself with mentors and partners you can find them. It takes effort. A great deal of it.
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