Sold my startup to a bunch of a-holes, got rid of my cofounders mess and got paid in the process. Every time I pass their office I extend my middle finger. Childish, I know, but feels so good.

No, people seem to confuse being confident with being an asshole.

And people confuse being nice with being weak.

Confidence has nothing to do with this. being an asshole means that you will only look for your own interest even if that means fuckin' over other ppl.

being an asshole is the preemptive attack you can make to protect urself.