the world is not your ashtray
From booktowrite: every page is blank. by Michael Leek
June 2, 2026 · 22 min · Episode 114
About this episode
The episode explores the paradox of why less capable individuals often exhibit more confidence than those with greater abilities who struggle with self-doubt.
Why are the idiots so full of confidence whilst the great people are so full of doubt?
People in this episode
Host: Michael Leek
Topics covered
- confidence
- doubt
- human behavior
- self-perception
- philosophy
Keywords
- confidence
- doubt
- self-esteem
- human behavior
- philosophy
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