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The fundamental problem with the Microsoft store is that, in the end, they’re still selling Microsoft’s products.

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Overconfidence

Its really interesting to watch these people go about their daily routine.

No no no, I will never make that mistake.

Or think they’re walking dictionaries.

I am right. If you don’t agree with me, you are wrong.

Uncertainty is not their thing. Self-doubt doesn’t exist. They know what to do. They’re always right.

When can-do-no-wrong gets applied to you, it sets off a domino of problems. Here’s a simple real-world example:

I got the email so you must have it too.

This leads to assumptions:

  • You must have received the email
  • You must have read it
  • You should know what I know from the email

When it could be:

  • The mail server could be down
  • The internet could be slow and the email was not delivered yet
  • You may not have had time to read the mail yet
  • You may not have the knowledge that the other party has
  • Your interpretation of the email could be different

Worse is when such characters practice overconfidence all the time, leading them into a persistent state of hubris. They cannot recognize their flaws, nor accept weaknesses in others.

It would be great if such people are exhibited in zoos as a warning to humanity that overconfidence leads to certain doom.

Unfortunately the overconfidence characteristic is highly valued in the workplace because at first glance, it projects a very convincing image of the person. These people are seen as high fliers and get promoted very quickly.

How do you deal with such people?

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