I recently read an interesting study on that. The less competent you are, the less aware you are of your true competency level. Actually, I think that the study said less competent people greatly overestimate their competence, while more competent people tend to underestimate themselves. So if you are a dumbass, chances are you have no idea. Think about it.
Legends in their own minds
I was always told if you hang around with successful people you would be successful yourself the theory is the same here as well but the successful people have to like you first ! I found out later in life that i am successful and the people i used to think were are'nt as smart as they exuded to be they happened to be in the right place at the right time their success was dependant upon timing not inteligence its a shame to because some of them were very smart but did'nt know how to apply their particular type of genious now they shlupf through life whining how they used to be on top.
I go through life knowing i got there on my own and as long as i want i'll stay there
Am i hot stuff ? NOPE just obeservant of others mistakes ! and willing to correct such changes as not to make those mistakes others have made !