We think that the worst thing is to be a “failure” or to crash and burn.
The worst that can happen is really to be successful and not remain sober. I don’t mean drinking.
Well, I do mean drinking, but drinking and other stuff that makes you a crazy madman as well.
Things like inflated self-importance, arrogance, pride, wastefulness, as well as abuse of substances drugs, alcohol, sex, etc…
There is a quote by James Basford that states “It requires a strong constitution to withstand repeated attacks of prosperity.”
Hide yourself away when you become successful and resist the urge to puff out your peacock feathers and strut. Don’t just love the steak, hate the sizzle.
The sizzle is the opposite of our sobriety.