Anyone who idolizes you is going to hate you when he discovers that you are fallible. He never forgives. He has deceived himself, and he blames you for it.

Arlene Wszalek is a strategist, advisor, speaker, and cultural observer. She has lived and worked in both the U.S. and the U.K., and her expertise spans media, entertainment, technology, travel, and hospitality. Follow her on LinkedIn here.