A Head of Esteem

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The crazy belief that you're the best person for the job even when you're clearly not.
I got this promotion because I said I'd take it. I didn't know it was a joke.
He thinks he's the king of the hill. He's just a fat guy on a throne.
She said she'd beat the game. It took her three tries and a cheat code.
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That dumb feeling you get when you think you can handle whatever comes next, even if it's a disaster.
He told me he could finish the project by Friday. Now it's Tuesday and it's still not done.
She said she'd handle the meeting. Now she's hiding in the bathroom.
He said he'd eat the whole pizza. Now he's passed out on the floor.
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The fake bravery you use when you're actually scared but you don't want to admit it.
He said he'd fight the bull. Now he's crying in the corner.
She told me she'd do the presentation. Now she's hiding behind her laptop.
He said he'd take the blame. Now he's texting me to say he didn't do it.
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When you're so full of yourself that you think you're the only one who can fix everything.
He said he could fix the computer. Now it's broken and he's on the floor.
She said she could cook dinner. Now it's just burnt toast and sadness.
He said he'd clean the room. Now it's a mess and he's in the trash can.
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The fake confidence you use to trick people into thinking you're actually good at something.
He said he could fix the car. Now it's in the ditch and he's walking home.
She said she'd do the math test. Now she's crying over a question about fractions.
He said he'd win the game. Now he's sitting on the bench with a popsicle.
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