When Too Much Confidence Backfires
May 28, 2025
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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.
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Produced by Will Weir
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Edited by Daniel Johnson
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