Re:The Church of TED
by gaius on Monday March 16, 2015 @11:58AM
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I'm not implying anything - just explaining why "arrogance" is considered a negative. Someone is not called "arrogant" if they have actually delivered on what they claimed. Usually, it's applied to people who brag without anything to show for it.
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Re:The Church of TED
by hackinthebochs on Monday March 16, 2015 @12:09PM
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I would disagree with the claim that successful people aren't called arrogant, and that its only applies to people who "brag without anything to show for it". I've seen many instances that contradict these points. There is something more going on beneath the surface here. My guess is that there is a psychological need to tear down those out there busting their ass to accomplish their vision. It's just disappointing to see that coming from this group.