Until you get punched in the face - by Cate Hall
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On the dangers of being self-enamored
Ronda Rousey’s MMA fight this weekend — her first in nearly 10 years, since she retired in ignominy after two embarrassing defeats in a row — has me thinking about the perils of taking success too seriously. I’ve never had the shit kicked out of me in public. As a result, I’m loath to criticize someone who has. She’s braver than me, and stronger, and better looking, too. I’m a little bug compared to Ronda Rousey. Please don’t hit me, Ronda. And yet: Criticize I shall. Because I have a book coming out July 21, and I have promised my publisher that I will post regularly until then. This is, I…
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