Card #95 – ”Beware of Hubris” from the Creative Whack Pack

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The ancient Greek word for arrogance is hubris, and it was seen as a precursor to one’s downfall: destruction follows hubris.

With an arrogant attitude, we screen out the “boos” and amplify the “hurrahs.”

Think of all the businesses that were so sure of their methods that they stopped listening to their customers and soon found themselves without any.

Similarly, the history of warfare is filled with military leaders who became intoxicated with their own success and then overreached.

Don’t be blinded by overconfidence. Some humility can help you steer clear of disaster.

— How is hubris clouding your mind?