When Too Much Confidence Backfires

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Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit https://betterhelp.com/markmanson and enjoy a special discount on your first month. #sponsor Kanye West says he’s a genius, and plenty of people have believed him. But what happens when confidence curdles into delusion? In this video, I unpack the razor-thin line between self-belief and self-destruction, using Kanye as a case study in overconfidence. Is unshakable faith in yourself the key to greatness or the first step toward collapse? Let’s break it down. For useful practical advice each week, sign up for my free newsletter: http://bit.ly/3JRg3NX If you are not already a member of my premium membership, get access to my courses and exclusive writing here: http://bit.ly/3LwHWfi I am Mark Manson, 3x #1 NY Times bestselling author of: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fck - https://mrk.mn/3svfxcu Everything Is Fcked: A Book About Hope - https://mrk.mn/2RNxVAD I share other types of content to make you a less awful human in these places: Thanks for watching. Written & Directed by Mark Manson Produced by Will Weir Creative Direction by: Devin Robbins x.com/devinrobbins Edited by Daniel Johnson Director of Photography Jess Choi Thumbnail by Jonathan Sippel If you have any questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are licensed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation model, check out this FAQ: https://www.betterhelp.com/your-questions-answered