Quote by Reed Hastings

In hindsight, I slid into arrogance based upon past success.

In hindsight, I slid into arrogance based upon past success.

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker became too confident and self-assured due to their prior achievements and triumphs. However, upon reflecting on their actions, they now realize that this arrogance was a result of their past successes clouding their judgment and perception of their own abilities. They acknowledge that they allowed themselves to become overly confident and possibly made mistakes or poor decisions as a result.

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By Reed Hastings

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