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Overcoming my dad telling me that I could never amount to anything is what has made me the megalomaniac that you see today.

Overcoming my dad telling me that I could never amount to an

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This quote suggests that the speaker's motivation to become successful and ambitious stems from a personal struggle with their father's lack of belief in their potential. Being told by their dad that they would never achieve anything has apparently fueled the speaker's determination to prove him wrong. The word "megalomaniac" implies that the speaker may have developed an extreme desire for power or dominance as a result of this challenging relationship, suggesting that their drive to overcome their father's negativity has shaped their personality.

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