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7. For every successful jerk there are thousands of failures

Thu Aug 16, 2012, 09:34 AM

Aug 2012

But somehow, sociopaths look at exceptions like Steve Jobs and come to the conclusion that being an ass is the secret of success.

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"Why Do We Idolize Jerks?" [View all] just1voice Aug 2012 OP

Thanks for the reminder! KansDem Aug 2012 #5

How do they keep the pigeons off it? HubertHeaver Aug 2012 #3

I believe it's indoors... KansDem Aug 2012 #4

Well,... awoke_in_2003 Aug 2012 #6

For every successful jerk there are thousands of failures ThoughtCriminal Aug 2012 #7

You're probably right. surrealAmerican Aug 2012 #8

It seems Third Doctor Aug 2012 #9