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I think the takeaway here is that people that talk a lot and think they know it all ultimately have more opportunities for success, and are less impeded by thei
by itronitron 7y ago
I think the takeaway here is that people that talk a lot and think they know it all ultimately have more opportunities for success, and are less impeded by their limitations than their peers so the odds favor them over the long run. That personality trait is handed down from parents to children through breeding, most likely intentionally.
- strikelaserclaw 7y agoThe article mentions that this is only the case if the person is well off to start with since they can mess up without many consequences so it isn't nearly as damaging to have overconfidence.