There are some common themes that explain why successful people behave recklessly once they have it all.
History confirms that a high-level of achievement can often come with a fairly hefty price tag. It is often at the very height of their careers that leaders become the most vulnerable to ethical, moral, or legal lapses in judgment or decision-making. Just when it appears that they “have it all,” they often engage in risky (or stupid) behaviors that blow it all up. We often refer to this situation as the paradox of success.
