It's easy to ridicule overconfidence. And indeed, it has its disadvantages. But it's just what you need if you want to take on a problem most rational people would conclude was too hard. Fools dare where angels fear to tread, and sometimes they win.
Replying to @paulg
One need not be overconfident to rush in where angels fear to tread. It is entirely possible to do so without believing your attempt will be crowned with success. Sometimes the thrill of pursuing a quixotic longshot is so profoundly vivifying that to ignore it feels like dying.
11:00 AM - 16 Jan 2020
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