[quote=Ren]…I’m respected by the people I admire and whose opinions matter to me,…[/quote]
Most people believe this about themselves, whether it’s true or not (just as most people think they’re underpaid). There are all sorts of cognitive biases at work here, including confirmation bias, self-serving bias, belief bias… I could go on. I’m not saying you’re wrong, but rather that you’re not objective on this issue (nor is anyone about themselves), which makes it a mildly ridiculous statement unless preceded by “I *believe* that…”.
[quote=Ren]
…and I get to run over the people who deserve it.[/quote]
