Avoid the hubris

There is a really scary thing in human behavior named hubris. It is a huge challenge, especially for those who have gone further than they ever imagined.

Once a person achieves something big, unusual, and really hard, it might seem that everything he did to get to that is only to his credit. But for real, there is not a single person who wins alone. Victory is always teamwork.

What happens when a person starts to take all the credit for himself? Honestly, nothing except changing the point of view. It starts to seem that every single thought, decision, or suggested solution is pure gold. Others' opinions are not smart or suitable.

Smart people, on the other hand, surround themselves with people who are smarter than them. It is usually the reason they move to something that most people never achieve.

So, the easiest way to avoid being arrogant or diving deep into hubris is just to carefully look at our own behavior. Accept that others are better than you and accept their opinions and questions. You are good, but you were always good. People near you just help you to get even better, so be grateful and you will pass through one of the most frightening trials – hubris.