Because I've seen what happens when they become not-so-benevolent. It's better to think of yourself as a shepherd, visionary, leader, etc. Mentally framing you

Because I've seen what happens when they become not-so-benevolent. It's better to think of yourself as a shepherd, visionary, leader, etc. Mentally framing yourself as dictator affects your thinking. In short, BDFLs can more easily become assholes.