That glass ceiling limit seems to be at the CEO level, in the case of Elizabeth Holmes and other various "confident phonies" that get posted here on HN every few weeks. So, there doesn't seem to be a practical limit to how far overconfidence can get you in your career.
>> That glass ceiling limit seems to be at the CEO level, in the case of Elizabeth Holmes and other various "confident phonies" that get posted here on HN every few weeks.
Are you joking? Yes - she was the CEO, but she's also facing up 20 in prison after being that CEO [1].
It's not just about getting to the top. It's about whether you'll remain there and whether the history will try to forget you as soon as it can.
