Illusion of power leads to downfall from "summary" of Limitless by Alan Glynn
In our relentless pursuit of power and success, we often become blinded by the illusion of control. We start to believe that we are invincible, that nothing can stand in our way. This false sense of security leads us down a dangerous path, where we become reckless and arrogant. We stop listening to reason and ignore the warning signs that things are spiraling out of control. As we climb higher and higher up the ladder of success, we fail to see the cracks forming beneath us. We become so consumed by our own ambition that we lose sight of what truly matters. We sacrifice our relationships, our health, and our integrity in the name of power. We stop caring about the consequences of our actions and only focus on the next goal, the next conquest. But as we reach the peak...
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