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Lost in Translation, episode 9: HUBRIS! . . #ancientgreece🏛 #philosophy #classicalphilosophy #ancientgreek #translator #mythology #plato #symposium #platonic #eros #lostintranslation #hubris #greekmythology #greekmyth #ancientgreeklanguage

We discuss the meaning of ‘hubristic’ and how people often overestimate their ability to outsmart their body’s natural responses, particularly with late-night eating and processed food choices. #WordOfTheDay #Hubris #HealthTips #SelfAwareness #BodyWisdom #foodaddiction

Iran: This post from 2 March has worn pretty well. #iran #hubris #hormuz #diplomacy #lessonsindiplomacy

Balance, in the Greek sense, was tied to limits. When something goes too far, the system responds. #greekmythology #ancientgreece #nemesis #hubris #philosophy

When bold leadership can become dangerous: Professor Alan Jagolinzer explores the fine line between innovation and hubris.   #disinformation #psychology #hubris #leadership #SystemsofDeception #CambridgeDisinformationSummit

If your greatness relies on myth instead of metrics, it’s not greatness, it’s propaganda. #ToBePerfectlyFrank #AmericanMythology #GreatestCountryOnEarth #cdnpoli #USPolitics #HealthcareCrisis #Hubris

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In 2019, at 95 years old, Charlie Munger distilled leadership down to two simple truths: “I want the guy who understands his limitations instead of the guy who doesn’t.” When pressed about those who overestimate their smarts, he quipped without missing a beat, “You must be thinking about Elon Musk.” Munger’s caution against hubris is legendary. Yet he offered a twist: “Never underestimate the man who overestimates himself.” Here’s the paradox: Musk might not fit Munger’s ideal mold—quiet humility and measured ambition—but he’s the force behind Tesla, SpaceX, and Neuralink. He dared to dream impossible dreams, shrugged at the statistics, and built rockets where others saw only risk. Is that delusional? Maybe. Is it world-changing? Absolutely. Great leaders balance self-awareness and audacity. They know their edge—and their blind spots. They build teams that cover their weaknesses, while stoking the fires of their convictions. Musk’s story reminds us that sometimes the most transformative leaps happen when someone ignores the odds. So what’s the lesson? Don’t chase people who can recite every weakness on a resume. Instead, look for those who combine a clear-eyed view of reality with a willingness to paint outside the lines. Because progress isn’t born from timidity; it emerges from the collision of daring and discipline. After all, the future belongs not only to the cautious but also to the relentless—those who see limits and decide to fly anyway. Follow @wealth.manx for daily insights like these! #Leadership #SelfAwareness #Audacity #CharlieMunger #ElonMusk #TransformativeLeadership #Hubris #DreamBig #Innovation #TeamBuilding #FutureLeaders #CourageToLead #LimitlessThinking #VisionaryLeadership #RiskAndReward #DaringToDream #Progress #Discipline #MindsetMatters #WealthManx

When power feels limitless, how quickly do we get 'stoned on hubris'? 🤔 What are the *real* implications—and the hidden traps—of believing we have more influence than we actually do? Especially when military success inflates the ego, pushing us toward overextension... Are we overlooking the powerful foreign lobbies whispering agendas into the ear of government? How do we avoid navigating into much deeper, unexpected waters? Let's discuss the fundamental pitfall facing every powerful figure in history. #Hubris #PowerTrap #Geopolitics #LeadershipLessons #Overextension

“The ancient blood and deeds of gallantry Of my progenitors so arrogant made me That, thinking not upon the common mother, All men I held in scorn…” Purgatorio Canto XI @southbankcentre @bbcconcertorchestra Link in bio #Hubris #PrideAndFall #VanityOfFame #DivineJustice #MementoMori #HumanFrailty #Dante #Purgatorio #MoralReflection #EphemeralGlory

Jung's 'godless hybris': consciousness outgrowing its roots. Not casual arrogance, but ancient hubris—the silence before a fall, ignoring forces unseen. #JungianPsychology #Consciousness #Psychology #Hubris #SelfAwareness #DepthPsychology #Mindfulness #Wisdom

The #hubris. So #pompous. And that’s why he shouldn’t be #NYCMayor — he didn’t see what people even on the west coast could CLEARLY see…meaning he didn’t SEE any regular, common #NYC resident. That is not mayor material. That’s exactly who should NEVER be in #leadership. Twelve point loss across almost every demographic and he thinks it’s because he didn’t engage #Mamdani. 🤦🏻‍♀️😂 You didn’t engage voters’ hearts and minds, @andrewcuomo. Let’s go #zohranmamdani!! #andrewcuomo Screenshot via @newyorkermag