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Make things better by making better things.
Insisting that the Titanic cannot sink cost the lives of many.
Every climber who died on Everest was also motivated.
The thing is about ego. It can help propel us into the greatest endeavors, but it can also be our demise.
Understanding (and being honest) about one’s ability and the challenge ahead requires more thought and care. Even then, chance doesn’t always work in our favor. When the margins of success are thin, perhaps it is time to step back.