We believe that all the good things that drive us are intrinsic to our character. Other people? Not so much. We work hard because we are dedicated, while they just want higher pay. Our excellence in all our pursuits springs from the fact that we have a finer soul. Other people just happened to come to the same conclusion because they were pushed by circumstance. No wonder we’re better than average. We know, absolutely know, that the people around us have their little illusions about their skill and their intrinsic qualities, but we don’t see ourselves as having the same biases. We can’t admit that we’re careless, or lazy, or … Continue reading Esther Inglis-Arkell