We need more people who are unapologetically in the pursuit of greatness

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An antidote to a growing problem.

1. There’s a deadly disease plaguing our culture. It’s already ravaged the UK and Australia, and it’s spreading in the US too. It’s a disease that looks harmless, even virtuous. But it’s a disease that will eventually stunt a nation and condemn its people to mediocrity. It’s called Tall Poppy Syndrome. 2. Tall Poppy Syndrome is the cultural reflex to attack, criticise, and resent individuals who achieve success. Breakthroughs are rebranded as luck, ambition as greed, confidence as arrogance, dedication as obsession. Doing well becomes something to apologise for, rather than something to…

We need more people who are unapologetically in the pursuit of greatness

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